This includes the ancient world series of prequels and the original roma sub rosa series. He has written two historical novels about the city of rome, roma and empire. In the seven wonders, 18yearold gordianus embarks on the adventure of a lifetime. The novel of ancient rome by steven saylor books on. 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. Read roma the novel of ancient rome by steven saylor available from rakuten kobo. He has also written a series of prequels called the seven wonders, as well as other books and autobiographical essays. 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. 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 was born in texas in 1956 and graduated with high honors from the university of texas at austin, where he studied history and classics. He studied history at the university of texas at austin. Outside this crime novel series, saylor has also written two epiclength historical novels about the city of rome, roma and empire. The novels hero is a detective named gordianus the finder, active during the. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read roma. Gordianus even counts cicero as his friend and mentor. The story follows two ancient roman families, the potitii and pinarii, as members of successive generations bear witness to, as well as participate in, some of romes greatest historical events. Pioneered by the late james michener and current purview of novelist edward rutherford, saylors entry into the genre is a noteworthy one. He is a graduate of the university of texas at austin, where he studied history and classics. The pinarii witness the machinations of tiberius, the madness of caligula, and the decadence of nero. He has appeared as an onair expert on roman history and life on the history channel. 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.
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. Roma by steven saylor read by john lee by steven saylor read by john lee. The seven wonders begins a new series of prequels to the roma sub rosa series, about the younger days of gordianus 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, rom. 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. See all books authored by steven saylor, including down these strange streets, and roma. The novels hero is a detective named gordianus the finder, active during the time of sulla, cicero, julius caesar, and cleopatra. He is best known for his roma sub rosa series, featuring the main character gordianus the finder, as well as famous historical roman. Steven saylor is the author of the long running roma sub rosa series featuring gordianus the finder.
Steven saylors roma sub rosa series is wonderful for the exploration of character, for the mysteries of course, and for bringing ancient rome to life. Cupid, her son, bribed horus with a rose to keep quiet. Steven saylor books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography. Steven saylor born march 23, 1956 is an american author of historical novels. Steven saylor is an american author of historical fiction as well as gay erotic fiction anthologies under the pseudonym of aaron travis. Steven saylor writes murder mysteries and is best known for his roma sub rosa series set in ancient rome and featuring gordianus the finder steven has been a newspaper and magazine editor, and a literary agent. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Roma ebook by steven saylor 9781429917063 rakuten kobo. Weaving history, legend, and new archaeological discoveries into a spellbinding narrative, critically acclaimed novelist steven saylor gives new. Steven saylor books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Steven saylor roma sub rosa 03 catalinas riddle v5. Gordianus the finder is a private investigator working around 56 b. Steven saylor s roma sub rosa series is wonderful for the exploration of character, for the mysteries of course, and for bringing ancient rome to life. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws.
Spanning a thousand years, and following the shifting fortunes of two families though the ages, this is the epic saga of. Roma resurrects the worlds greatest city state, but also puts human flesh on the bones of history and installs a beating heart sizzling with passion. Roma sub rosa series by steven saylor fast download. Steven saylor this was an astonishingly bad book it ranks among the worst historical fictions i. Usa today hails steven saylor as a modern master of historical fiction. Author of the roma sub rosa series of mysteries set in ancient rome and featuring gordianus the finder. Steven saylor, author of the seven wonders, is bestknown for his roma sub rosa series, set in ancient rome. This series is rich with history and historical figures. The descriptions of rome made me feel like i was walking through a city teeming with life, people, sights, sounds, smells. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Roma sub rosa mysteries set in ancient rome steven saylor buy online.
Saylor expertly weaves the true history of rome with the lives and loves of its fictional citizens. Historical novel society what a fabulous tale steven saylor has woven from the terrible events that king mithradates set in motion in 88 bc. He is a graduate of the university of texas at austin, where he studied history and classics saylors bestknown work is his roma sub rosa historical mystery series, set in ancient rome. Steven saylor is currently considered a single author. Saylor was born in texas and graduated with high honors from the university of texas at austin, where he studied history and classics. Download roma sub rosa series by steven saylor here, size. 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. Steven saylor books list of books by author steven saylor. Download roma pdf ebook roma roma ebook author by steven saylor roma ebook free of registration rating. That doesnt trouble gordianus, a young roman whos living comfortably outside alexandria with his beautiful slave, and lover, bethesda.
The novel of ancient rome ebook written by steven saylor. Gordianus the finder chronological series by steven saylor. A novel of ancient rome ebook written by steven saylor. Wall street journal saylor puts such great detail and tumultuous life into his scenes that the sensation. Saylors roma sub rosa mystery series is one of lifes pure pleasures. Roma is a historical novel by american author steven saylor, first published by st. Steven saylor this was an astonishingly bad book it ranks among the worst historical fictions i have ever had the misfortune of encountering. A prequel to his epic roma sub rosa series, the seven wonders follows series star gordianus the finder as an 18yearold traveling the mediterranean to witness the wonders of that fabled age.
Just click edit text or double click me to add your own content and make changes to the font. The novel of ancient rome by steven saylor 5 editions first published in 2007. Download roma sub rosa series by steven saylor torrent. He graduated from the university of texas that is situated in austin. Throughout his roma sub rosa series, steven saylor has recreated the turbulent final days of the roman republic in such a vivid, immediate fashion that the antique world seems at once intensely. The bestselling epic of ancient rome with a brand new cover design to tiein with the launch of empire in paperback. The epic novel of ancient rome english edition ebook.
Steven saylor is a freelance writer, editor, and the author of novels set in ancient rome. Spanning a thousand years, and following the shifting fortunes of two. He focuses on the shifting fortunes of the families descended from two cousins, potitia and pinarius, and he traces the descent of a fascinum, a gold amulet in the shape of a winged penis, as its. Steven saylor is married to richard solomon since the year 1967. The author of several historical mysteries set in ancient rome, steven saylors latest novel takes his detective protagonist, gordianus the finder, to the days. Roma sub rosa series by steven saylor torrent download. The author of compelling historical fiction and mysteries, steven saylor is best known for his roma sub rosa series, starring the detective gordianus the finder during the time of julius caesar and cleopatra. Saylor s bestknown work is his roma sub rosa historical mystery series, set in ancient rome. Download roma sub rosa series by steven saylor torrent or any other torrent from ebooks category. Steven saylor, the awardwinning mystery writer of the roma sub rosa series, undertakes the multigenerational historical saga in his latest novel roma. Spanning a thousand years, and following the shifting fortunes of two families through the ages, this is the epic saga of rome, the city, and its people. Arms of nemesis by steven saylor 6 editions first published in 1992 download daisy. Among his work is a mystery series set in ancient times, the roma sub rosa series. The deadly paranoia of domitian gives way to the golden age.
Additionally, he also writes short stories and novels and mystery fiction stories. He chooses his 11 focal points selectively, sometimes leaping hundreds of years between chapters. He is best known for his roma sub rosa series, featuring the main character gordianus the finder, as well as famous historical roman figures. Continuing the epic story begun in his inew york times bestselling novel roma, steven saylor charts the destinies of five more generations of the aristocratic pinarius family, from the reign of augustus to height of romes empire. The author of several historical mysteries set in ancient rome, steven saylors latest novel takes his detective protagonist, gordianus the finder, to the days leading to the assassination. Listen download steven saylor, whose latest novel, part of his roma sub rosa series, is the throne of caesar, in conversation with richard wolinsky. Rich in intrigue and period detail, his novels set in ancient rome have garnered acclaim the world over.