It was her hope, as she said, not only to teach us this beautiful language but to be able to bring to life for us the people who formed the vibrant culture that was Rome's.
My high school Latin teacher - Sister Ethelreda, are you out there in cyberspace? - enthralled her class for four years with her tales of ancient Rome, from culinary trivia to the deeds of the noble generals and the great Roman patriots. "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title. As the defense proceeds toward a devastating confrontation in the Forum, one man's fate may be threaten the very leaders of Rome itself. From pompous, rouged nobles to wily slaves to citizens of seemingly simple virtue, the case becomes a political nightmare. Gordianus's investigation takes him through the city's raucous, pungent streets and deep into urban Umbria, unraveling layers of deceit, twisted passions, and murderous desperation. The punishment, rooted deep in Roman tradition, is horrific beyond imagining. The charge is patricide the motive, a son's greed. In the unseasonable heat of a spring morning in 80 B.C., Gordianus the Finder is summoned to the house of Cicero, a young advocate staking his reputation on this case.
Compelled by this message, the wealthy, sybaritic Sextus Roscius goes not to his harlot, but to his doom-savagely murdered by unknown assassins. Language eng Summary Gordianus the Finder, an eccentric, philosophical investigator, is hired by the young Cicero to acquit or convict a man accused of murdering his own father - an ugly, delicate case that soon produces dangerous fireworks Cataloging source StDuBDS 1956- Saylor, Steven Dewey number 813.6 Illustrations maps Index no index present LC call number PS3569.Elena asks that you come to the House of Swans at once. Gordianus the Finder (Fictitious character) - Fiction.
Label Roman blood : a mystery of ancient Rome Title Roman blood Title remainder a mystery of ancient Rome Statement of responsibility Steven Saylor Creator
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