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A Murder on the Appian Way

Author: Steven Saylor
Publisher: Robinson Publishing
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Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars

8 reviews
Sales Rank: 30085

Media: Paperback
Pages: 400
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 6.9 x 4.4 x 1.7

ISBN: 1845292472
EAN: 9781845292478
ASIN: 1845292472

Publication Date: August 4, 2005
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4 out of 5 stars

Still good, though not one of his best December 8, 2007
As usual, the characters are great and the sense of place and time very genuine. This toddled along quite nicely, though the endless diffeent intrepretations of the battle/ambush between Milo and Clodius grew a bit tiresome after a while.

5 out of 5 stars

Fifth Book in a Captivating Series May 21, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Steven Saylor's fascination with Ancient Rome began at an early age. A history graduate and former newspaper and magazine editor, he lives in Berkeley, California. His series of books about Ancient Rome and featuring Gordianus the Finder are extremely popular both here in England and also in America. Anyone who is a fan of Lindsey Davis will love these books too. Steven Saylor brings Ancient Rome to life, so much so that the reader can lose himself in the sights and sounds of the ancient city.

Gordianus the Finder, the investigator of crimes, a man whose skill and integrity have made him much sought after by some of the most important men in Rome. Men who may need a secret to be kept, men who need to know that when Gordianus is working for them he will be discreet and not susceptible to bribery.

In this novel Gordianus the Finder is assigned to a case by the great man himself, Pompey. He is now one of the most important, if not the most important man in Rome, although perhaps one Julius Caesar, may in later times argue with that. Pompey is determined to find out about the disappearance of the high born politician Publius Clodius. His disappearance has caused a great upheaval in the city of Rome, with riots on the streets and bouts of arson taking place. He needs Gordianus to find out what happened to Clodius and quickly before the mob destroy the city.

5 out of 5 stars

Fifth Book in a Captivating Series December 23, 2006
2 out of 3 found this review helpful

Steven Saylor's fascination with Ancient Rome began at an early age. A history graduate and former newspaper and magazine editor, he lives in Berkeley, California. His series of books about Ancient Rome and featuring Gordianus the Finder are extremely popular both here in England and also in America. Anyone who is a fan of Lindsey Davis will love these books too. Steven Saylor brings Ancient Rome to life, so much so that the reader can lose himself in the sights and sounds of the ancient city.

Gordianus the Finder, the investigator of crimes, a man whose skill and integrity have made him much sought after by some of the most important men in Rome. Men who may need a secret to be kept, men who need to know that when Gordianus is working for them he will be discreet and not susceptible to bribery.

In this novel Gordianus the Finder is assigned to a case by the great man himself, Pompey. He is now one of the most important, if not the most important man in Rome, although perhaps one Julius Caesar, may in later times argue with that. Pompey is determined to find out about the disappearance of the high born politician Publius Clodius. His disappearance has caused a great upheaval in the city of Rome, with riots on the streets and bouts of arson taking place. He needs Gordianus to find out what happened to Clodius and quickly before the mob destroy the city.

5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful storytelling October 31, 2006
I am a massive fan of this series and "A Murder on the Appian Way" is my favourite book of the lot. I have always had an interest in Roman matters and was previously familiar with the likes of Caesar, Pompey, Crassus, Cicero etc, but this book, and the series in general, has introduced me to a number of other, fascinating figures of the late republic, such as Publius Clodius, his infamous sister Clodia, Titus Annius Milo and Marcus Caelius. I have found myself reading up on these "secondary" characters since I began reading Saylor's novels, so my (limited) education on late Republican Rome has benefitted! Saylor always keeps us guessing as to where his sympathies, and those of his narrator, Gordianus, lie (unlike, for example, Coleen McCullough, who spoils her "Masters of Rome" series with her obvious unconditional worship of Caesar) but his portrayal of the gruff and charmless Milo probably leaves most readers siding with the dandyish Clodius. Saylor's books are perfect reading for holidays sitting in the Italian sun with a glass of Chianti!

3 out of 5 stars

much better than Lindsey Davis May 16, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Steven Saylor takes a very different tack from Lindsey Davis in his Roman series and bases it quite closely on historical events. This one is sited in the midst of the riots leading up to the Civil War and focuses on the murder of Publius Clodius, the popular and ruthless populist politican. The historical bit is done well and follows the classical sources, with nice imaginative touches such as the manipulative women Clodia (his sister) and Fulvia (his widow, who also marries Mark Antony). Where the book fails for me, is where Saylor departs from this and creates his own mystery around this event. After the heady burning of the Senate house, Gordianus' adventures with his gladiator son-in-law are just an anti-climax, and the solution was extremely disappointing. Ok, we don't know the definitive truth of Clodius' murder, but it sure wasn't like this...