Now Gordianus begins his most dangerous case. Before the night is out, he will be murdered.
But the ambassador, a philosopher named Dio, has come to ask for something Gordianus cannot give-help in staying alive. On a chill January evening in 56 B.C., two strange visitors to Rome-an Egyptian ambassador and a eunuch priest-seek out Gordianus the Finder whose specialty is solving murders. He divides his time between Berkeley, California, and Austin, Texas. He has appeared as an on-air expert on Roman history and life on The History Channel. **Steven Saylor** is the author of the long running series featuring Gordianus the Finder as well as the *New York Times* bestselling novel, *Roma*. There Gordianus will learn nothing is as it seems - not the damning evidence he uncovers, not the suspect he sends to trial, not even the real truth behind Dio's death which lies in secrets - not of state, but of the heart. Hired to investigate Dio's death by a beautiful woman with a scandalous reputation, he will follow a trail of political intrigue into the highest circles of power and the city's most hidden arenas of debauchery.
But the ambassador, a philosopher named Dio, has come to ask for something Gordianus cannot give - help in staying alive. (Oct.EDITORIAL REVIEW: On a chill January evening in 56 B.C., two strange visitors to Rome - an Egyptian ambassador and a eunuch priest - seek out Gordianus the Finder whose specialty is solving murders. 35,000 first printing BOMC alternate paperback rights to Fawcett author tour. Richly detailed bacchanalian feasts and mesmerizing visits to the Sybil at Cumae lead to the spellbinding conclusion, reached during fierce gladiatorial combat. A convoluted plot reveals fraud, embezzlement and arms smuggling (spears and swords traded for silver and jewels) sensuously written subplots hinge on arcanic poisons and clandestine love affairs among a cast that includes a Crassus's second-rate philosopher-in-residence and a retired actor who doubles as a female impersonator. Gordianus and his adopted son Eco have three days to find the real murderer and save the villa's other 99 slaves. An ancient Roman law decrees that when a master is killed by a slave, the remainder of the household's slaves must be slaughtered. The cousin and factotum of Marcus Licinius Crassus, the wealthiest man in Rome, has been bludgeoned to death, apparently by two slaves who have run away. Set in 72 B.C., during the slave revolt led by Spartacus, Saylor's ( Roman Blood ) second historical mystery follows Roman PI Gordianus the Finder to the resort of Baiae on the Bay of Naples.
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