Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. He lives in berkeley, california, and austin, texas. He chooses his 11 focal points selectively, sometimes leaping hundreds of years between chapters. He has appeared as an onair expert on roman history and life on the history channel. He studied history at the university of texas at austin. Steven saylor is married to richard solomon since the year 1967. The novels hero is a detective named gordianus the finder, active during the time of sulla, cicero, julius caesar, and cleopatra. 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.
Mar 06, 2007 steven saylor born march 23, 1956 is an american author of historical novels. 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. Saylor was born in texas and graduated with high honors from the university of texas at austin, where he studied history and. Steven saylor born march 23, 1956 is an american author of historical novels. Listen to this audiobook excerpt from steven saylors historical fiction. Among his work is a mystery series set in ancient times, the roma sub rosa series. 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 was born in texas and graduated with high honors from the university of texas at austin, where he studied history and classics. Cupid, her son, bribed horus with a rose to keep quiet. The novel saylor empire by steven saylor audio book excerpt listen to this audiobook excerpt from steven saylor s historical fiction book empire.
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 1,000 years from the founding of the city by the illfated twins romu. Jun 07, 2011 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. Beginning with the prehistory days when roma was a way station among seven hills for traders and merchants and the founding of the city itself by romulus and remus, critically acclaimed historical novelist steven saylor tells the epic saga of a city and its people, its rise to prominence among the citystates of the area, and, ultimately. He has written two historical novels about the city of rome, roma and empire. Following the shifting fortunes of two families though the ages, this is the epic saga of rome, the city and its people. Steven saylor audio books, best sellers, author bio.
The pinarii, generation after generation, are witness to greatest empire in the ancient world and of the emperors that ruled itfrom the. Mar 27, 2007 listen to roma audiobook by steven saylor. Download and enjoy your favorite steven saylor audiobooks instantly today to your mobile phone, tablet, laptop or. York times bestselling novel roma, saylor charts the destinies of the. Steven saylor books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. 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. This bloody act presages the rise of one of the ancient worlds most ruthless empires. Additionally, he also writes short stories and novels and mystery fiction stories. Steven saylor roma sub rosa 07 a murder on the appian way. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Written by steven saylor, audiobook narrated by john lee. The novel of ancient rome by steven saylor excerpt.
In rome, 80 bc, on a warm spring morning, gordianus the finder receives a summons to the house of a thenunknow. Listen to roman blood a novel of ancient rome by steven saylor available from rakuten kobo. Listen to roma audiobook by steven saylor, narrated by john lee. Steven saylor s roma is wellresearched and informative, a novel that emphasizes fact and history over story or character. Henry as his fictional hero, steven artfully blends real characters and true crime in an. 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 the author of the long running roma sub rosa series featuring gordianus the finder, as well as the new york times bestselling novel, roma.
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. A murder on the appian way roma sub rosa, book 5 by steven. Over three thousand years ago, a murder takes place on an island in a river flowing through the hilly region of italy later known as the ruma. 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. 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 1,000 years from the founding of the city by the illfated twins romulus and remus, through romes astonishing ascent to become the capital of the most powerful empire in history. Steven saylor is a freelance writer, editor, and the author of novels set in ancient rome. Continuing the saga begun in his new york times bestselling novel roma, steven saylor charts the destinies of the aristocratic pinarius family, from the reign of augustus to height of romes empire. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. 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. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read roma.
The pinarii witness the machinations of tiberius, the madness of caligula, and the decadence of nero. The epic style is similar to james micheners historical novels i. A murder on the appian way roma sub rosa, book 5 by steven saylor. Ambitious and brilliant, the twentysixyearold cicero is about to argue his first important case. Following the shifting fortunes of two families though the ages, this. Spanning a thousand years, and following the shifting fortunes of two families though the ages, this is the epic saga of. He is a graduate of the university of texas at austin, where he studied history and classics. 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 writes murder mysteries and is best known for his roma sub rosa series set in ancient rome and featuring gordianus the finder. Spanning a thousand years, and following the shifting fortunes of two. Roma ebook by steven saylor 9781429917063 rakuten kobo. 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. He is best known for his roma sub rosa series, featuring the main character gordianus the finder, as well as famous historical roman figures. Usa today hails steven saylor as a modern master of historical fiction. 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. Listen to this audiobook excerpt from steven saylors historical fiction book empire. Saylor s roma sub rosa mystery series is one of lifes pure pleasures. A novel of ancient rome ebook written by steven saylor.
Saylors roma sub rosa mystery series is one of lifes pure pleasures. His client is a wealthy farmer, one sextus roscius of the town of ameria, who stands accused of the most unforgivable act in ancient rome. In a very similar format to edward rutherfords novels, this book follows a single family over the course of years, a family who witnesses some of romes most important moments, preempire. Saylor s bestknown work is his roma sub rosa historical mystery series, set in ancient rome. Steven saylor, the awardwinning mystery writer of the roma sub rosa series, undertakes the multigenerational historical saga in his latest novel roma. The latest book is throne of caesar, in which gordianus confronts the ides of march, 44 b. He graduated from the university of texas that is situated in austin. 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. A novel of ancient rome, read by james 303 old tales steven saylor produced by cesar perez roma. Saylor was born on march 23, 1956 in texas and he is a specialized historical fiction writer. Steven saylor books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography. Just click edit text or double click me to add your own content and make changes to the font.
Author of the roma sub rosa series of mysteries set in ancient rome and featuring gordianus the finder. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read roman blood. Steven saylor is an american author of historical fiction as well as gay erotic fiction anthologies under the pseudonym of aaron travis. Written by steven saylor, audiobook narrated by scott harrison. 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. 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. The deadly paranoia of domitian gives way to the golden age. Weaving history, legend, and new archaeological discoveries into a spellbinding narrative, critically acclaimed novelist steven saylor gives new. The novel of ancient rome by steven saylor books on. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Rich in intrigue and period detail, his novels set in ancient rome have garnered acclaim the world over. The novel of ancient rome ebook written by steven saylor. Steven saylor is the author of the long running roma sub rosa series featuring gordianus the finder.
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. Read roma the novel of ancient rome by steven saylor available from rakuten kobo. Weaving history, legend, and new archaeological discoveries into a spellbinding narrative, critically acclaimed novelist steven saylor gives new life to the drama of romes first 1,000 years from the founding of the city by the illfated twins romulus and remus, through romes astonishing ascent to become the capital of the most powerful. In rome, 80 bc, on a warm spring morning, gordianus the finder receives a summons to the house of a thenunknown young advocate and orator, cicero. Steven has been a newspaper and magazine editor, and a literary agent. Roman blood a novel of ancient rome audiobook by steven saylor.
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