Gordianus the finder chronological series by steven saylor. If a matter was sub rosa, under the rose, it meant that such matter was confidential. Saylors ability to recreate the classical world is always astounding, and the seven wonders is no exception. Gordianus the finder chronological series 16 primary works 16 total works this includes the ancient world series of prequels and the original roma sub rosa series. Steven saylor wikimili, the free encyclopedia wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Order of roma sub rosa books roma sub rosa is a series of historical mysteries by american novelist steven saylor.
Most of the stories were originally published in ellery queens mystery magazine, which is where i read them first, but i quite enjoy having the. Author of the roma sub rosa series of mysteries set in ancient rome and featuring gordianus the finder. Steven saylor audio books, best sellers, author bio. The latest book is throne of caesar, in which gordianus confronts the ides of march, 44 b. Oct 05, 2002 steven saylor finds its not what you know but what youd like to read that inspires you steven saylor sat 5 oct 2002 18.
This series is rich with history and historical figures. Saylors the seven wonders and raiders of the nile combine with this latest to establish him as the undisputed master of the roman historical mystery. The phrase roma sub rosa means, in latin, rome under the rose. Steven saylor books list of books by author steven saylor. This elegant novel brings saylors muchloved roma sub rosa series to a triumphant close, painting a vivid portrait of society, politics and the arts during the republics dying days sunday express for more than 25 years, the most reliably entertaining and wellresearched novels about the ancient world have been steven saylors tales of the roman protodetective gordianus the finder. Steven saylor is an american author of historical novels. Hos adlibris hittar du miljontals bocker och produkter inom steven saylor vi har ett brett sortiment av bocker, garn, leksaker, pyssel, sallskapsspel, dekoration och mycket mer for en inspirerande vardag. He has appeared as an onair expert on roman history and life on the history channel. The roman sub rosa historical mystery series written by steven saylor consists of a total of 12 novels published between the years 1991 and 2004. Saylor s ability to recreate the classical world is always astounding, and the seven wonders is no exception.
Saylor was born on march 23, 1956 in texas and he is a specialized historical fiction writer. Roma spanning a thousand years, and following the shifting fortunes of two families though the ages, this is the epic saga of rome, the city and its people. The series revolves around the activities of the main protagonist, gordianus the finder, who is a private detective during the time of 56 bc in ancient rome. Steven saylor is a renowned american author who has written a number of widely popular novels based on the historical fiction and gay erotic fiction genres. Feb 20, 2018 steven saylor is the author of the acclaimed roma sub rosa series of historical mystery novels featuring gordianus the finder, beginning with roman blood, as well as the internationally bestselling historical novels empire and roma. The washington post book world saylors fluid and probing characterization work as effectively in the short story as they have in his admirable gordianus novels publishers weekly. Jun 04, 2012 steven saylor is the author of acclaimed historical mystery novels featuring gordianus the finder, including the triumph of caesar, as well as the internationally bestselling historical novels empire and roma. Weaving history, legend, and new archaeological discoveries into a spellbinding narrative, critically acclaimed novelist steven saylor gives new life to the drama of the citys first thousand years from the founding of the city by the. Gordianus the finder is a private investigator working around 56 b. The house of the vestals, by steven saylor, is a collection of short stories set in his roma sub rosa series during an 8year period 8072 bce between the first and second novels in that series. Steven saylor is the author of the acclaimed roma sub rosa series of historical mystery novels featuring gordianus the finder, beginning with roman blood, as well as the internationally bestselling historical novels empire and roma.
Saylor was born in texas and graduated with high honors from the university of texas at austin, where he studied. Expertly researched and beautifully written a thoroughly enjoyable read. The novels hero is a detective named gordianus the finder, active during the. New york times bestselling author steven saylor returns, chronicling the early years of his detective, gordianus, before he assumed the title of the finder. Steven saylor is the author of the long running roma sub rosa series featuring gordianus the finder, as well as the new york times bestselling novel, roma and its followup, empire. Saylor s roma sub rosa mystery series is one of lifes pure pleasures. The novels hero is a detective named gordianus the finder, active during the time of sulla, cicero, julius caesar, and cleopatra. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. See the complete gordianus the finder chronological series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Gordianus even counts cicero as his friend and mentor. He is particularly famous for writing down the roma sub rosa series of novels, which is full of famous roman figures of historical importance as well as the main protagonist gordianus the. See all books authored by steven saylor, including down these strange streets, and roma. The deseret news steven saylor s engrossing series centers around gordianus the finder a kind of roman sherlock holmes.
The house of the vestals by steven saylor librarything. Steven saylor is the author of the roma sub rosa series of historical mysteries featuring gordianus the finder, set in the ancient rome of cicero, caesar, and cleopatra. Steven saylor is the author of the long running roma sub rosa novels of ancient rome featuring gordianus the finder, as well as the new york times bestselling novel roma and its followup, empire. Mysterypeople presents steven saylor seven wonders. Saylor s bestknown work is his roma sub rosa historical mystery series, set in ancient rome. A series of historical novels written by steven saylor taking place in the last days of the roman republic and eventually covering the period of julius caesar. They start out as mysteries taking place in ancient rome, featuring a gumsandal named gordianus, who calls himself gordianus the finder. The deseret news steven saylor s engrossing series centers around gordianus the. Raiders of the nile is the latest in his muchloved series of mysteries set in the late roman republic. Steven saylors historical mysteries set in ancient rome and featuring investigator gordianus the finder enjoy a widespread following in america. It is the sequel to roma, and follows the lives of five generations of the pinarius family from the reign of the first roman emperor, augustus, to the height of romes empire under hadrian.
Steven saylor will sign and discuss his book, the throne of caesar minotaur. Cupid, her son, bribed horus with a rose to keep quiet. Historical novel society what a fabulous tale steven saylor has woven from the terrible events that king mithradates set in motion in 88 bc. Roman blood and arms of nemesis in paperback and the most. Saylors bestknown work is his roma sub rosa historical mystery series, set in ancient rome. The main character is a fictional detective named gordianus the finder, but over the course of the series, he interacts with several historical roman figures like julius caesar, mark antony, pompey, sulla, cicero and others. Over the next two years, robinson will publish the whole series five novels to date in the uk. Steven saylor finds its not what you know but what youd like to read that inspires you steven saylor sat 5 oct 2002 18. Empire is a historical novel by american author steven saylor. Steven saylor is the author of acclaimed historical mystery novels featuring gordianus the finder, including the triumph of caesar, as well as the internationally bestselling historical novels empire and roma. He is a graduate of the university of texas at austin, where he studied history and classics saylor s bestknown work is his roma sub rosa historical mystery series, set in ancient rome.
Additionally, he also writes short stories and novels and mystery fiction stories. Steven saylor is currently considered a single author. The complete series list for gordianus the finder steven saylor. Steven saylor is the author of acclaimed historical mystery novels featuring gordianus the finder, including raiders of the nile, as well as the internationally bestselling historical novels empire and roma. The gordianus the finder chronological book series by steven saylor includes books the seven wonders, raiders of the nile, wrath of the furies. This elegant novel brings saylor s muchloved roma sub rosa series to a triumphant close, painting a vivid portrait of society, politics and the arts during the republics dying days sunday express for more than 25 years, the most reliably entertaining and wellresearched novels about the ancient world have been steven saylor s tales of the roman protodetective gordianus the finder. Order of steven saylor books steven saylor is an american author of historical fiction as well as gay erotic fiction anthologies under the pseudonym of aaron travis. He graduated from the university of texas that is situated in austin. He has appeared on the history channel as an expert on roman politics and life. Steven saylor limited edition print pricing secondary. Mysterypeople presents steven saylor seven wonders bookpeople. Steven saylor born march 23, 1956 is an american author of historical novels. Steven saylor is married to richard solomon since the year 1967.
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