Cheryl R. (Spuddie) - , reviewed on 8/1/2007 + 412 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 5

First in the Gordianus the Finder historical mystery series set in 80 B.C. Rome. Gordianus is approached by a new, young advocate (lawyer) who is representing a man accused of killing his father, an almost unheard of crime at the time. Cicero is certain he's innocent and hires Gordianus to investigate. Within a short time, attempts are made on Gordianus' life, his home is ransacked, and a major political plot involving the deputy of the emperor Sulla begins to unfold. Enjoyable and well-done book with a gritty, realistic approach to the historical aspects; Saylor makes no move to cover up the hellish side of living in a slave-driven society. There was a bit of pre-occupation with sex in this book, but I was able to overlook that and enjoy the book anyway. LOL Looking forward to the next.

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