the venus throw a novel of ancient rome steven saylor

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. 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. But the ambassador, a philosopher named Dio, has come to ask for something Gordianus cannot give - help in staying alive. 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.

The venus throw a novel of ancient rome steven saylor