Synopses & Reviews
“Readers looking for a crafty and entertaining journey to the past wont be disappointed.”
—Publishers Weekly on
SPQR XI: Under Vesuvius Caius Julius Caesar, now Dictator of Rome, has decided to revise the Roman calendar, which has become out of sync with the seasons. As if this werent already an unpopular move, Caesar has brought in astronomers and astrologers from abroad, including Egyptians, Greeks, Indians and Persians. Decius is appointed to oversee this project, which he knows rankles the Roman public: “To be told by a pack of Chaldeans and Egyptians how to conduct their duties towards the gods was intolerable.” Not long after the new calendar project begins, two of the foreigners are murdered. Decius begins his investigations and, as the body count increases, it seems that an Indian fortuneteller popular with patrician Roman ladies is also involved.
This latest in the acclaimed series is sure to please historical mystery fans.
Review
"That readers know Caesar's ultimate fate in no way detracts from the enjoyment of this inventive historical." --Publishers Weekly "Decius first-person narrative is as sharp as ever, and the customary map and generous glossary will help transport readers back to ancient Rome."--Kirkus Reviews
Review
"That readers know Caesar's ultimate fate in no way detracts from the enjoyment of this inventive historical." --Publishers Weekly "Decius first-person narrative is as sharp as ever, and the customary map and generous glossary will help transport readers back to ancient Rome."--Kirkus Reviews
Review
"That readers know Caesar's ultimate fate in no way detracts from the enjoyment of this inventive historical." --Publishers Weekly "Decius first-person narrative is as sharp as ever, and the customary map and generous glossary will help transport readers back to ancient Rome."--Kirkus Reviews
Synopsis
Caius Julius Caesar has decided to bring in astronomers from abroad to revise the Roman calendar. Not long after the new project begins, two of the foreigners are murdered, in the latest work in the acclaimed mystery series.
Synopsis
“Readers looking for a crafty and entertaining journey to the past wont be disappointed.”
—Publishers Weekly on
SPQR XI: Under Vesuvius Caius Julius Caesar, now Dictator of Rome, has decided to revise the Roman calendar, which has become out of sync with the seasons. As if this werent already an unpopular move, Caesar has brought in astronomers and astrologers from abroad, including Egyptians, Greeks, Indians and Persians. Decius is appointed to oversee this project, which he knows rankles the Roman public: “To be told by a pack of Chaldeans and Egyptians how to conduct their duties towards the gods was intolerable.” Not long after the new calendar project begins, two of the foreigners are murdered. Decius begins his investigations and, as the body count increases, it seems that an Indian fortuneteller popular with patrician Roman ladies is also involved.
This latest in the acclaimed series is sure to please historical mystery fans.
About the Author
John Maddox Roberts is the author of numerous works of science fiction and fantasy in addition to his SPQR series set in ancient Rome. He and his wife live in New Mexico.