In the fourth of Saylor's series of historical thrillers, Gordianus is a wealthy and respected Finder (Roman equivalent of private-eye) in 56 B.C. He is attempts to solve the murder of an elderly Egyptian philosopher, who was killed while on a diplomatic mission to Rome. Clodia, the beautiful aristocrat who hires Gordianus to prove her ex-lover is guilty of the crime, gains power by cunningly playing men against one another. Extensively based on the trial cases of Cicero, this novel also features the master orator in action. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.
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