Saylor was born in texas and graduated with high honors from the university of texas at. Last seen in massilia is another worthy addition to saylors roma sub rosa series featuring ancient roman detective gordianus the finder. With rome itself in turmoil, gordianus the finder receives an anonymous message informing him of the death of his son meto, who lately has been acting as a double agent for caesar. It follows the continuing story of gordianus the finder and his dealings in the world of rome at the height of the republic. A novel of ancient rome by steven saylor and ralph cosham overview in 49 bc, in the city of massilia modernday marseille, on the coast of southern gaul, gordianus the finders beloved son meto has disappearedbranded as a traitor to caesar and apparently dead.
Last seen in massilia by steven saylor and ralph cosham overview in 49 bc, in the city of massilia modernday marseille, on the coast of southern gaul, gordianus the finders beloved son meto has disappearedbranded as a traitor to caesar and apparently dead. Jul 16, 2011 last seen in massilia by steven saylor july 16, 2011. A novel of ancient rome by steven saylor 20, cd, unabridged at the best online prices at ebay. The pursuit of meto drives most of the emotional stress and action in this book. Steven has been a newspaper and magazine editor, and a literary agent. 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. Consumed with grief, gordianus arrives in the city amid a raging civil war, hoping to discover what hap. Buy last seen in massilia roma sub rosa reissue by steven saylor isbn.
In last seen in massilia, the seventh volume in the roma sub rosa series of novels and short. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read last seen in massilia. Booktopia has last seen in massilia, a mystery of ancient rome by steven saylor. Buy a cheap copy of the seven wonders a novel of the. Last seen in massilia by steven saylor, 9780312582432, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
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It felt like a transitional book to me for some reason, like somehow saylor is taking the series in a different, less self. Oct 01, 2000 in last seen in massilia, the eighth book in the sub roma series by steven saylor, our hero gordianus the finder has traveled with his strong son in law davus to massilia presentday marseille because hes received a note telling him that his son meto died there and, being the finder that he is, he has to learn the truth. Last seen in massilla, by steven saylor spoilers, as usual last seen in massilia picks up the hanging thread of a cliffhanger that was at the end of rubicon what happened to meto, whos been acting as a spy for caesar. In last seen in massilia, the eighth book in the sub roma series by steven saylor, our hero gordianus the finder has traveled with his strong son in law davus to massilia presentday marseille because hes received a note telling him that his son meto died there and, being the finder that he is, he has to learn the truth.
Below is a list of steven saylor s books in order of when they were originally published. Last seen in massilia by steven saylor, 9781845292430, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. I have read every one of them, and last seen in massilia is one of my favorites. Listen to last seen in massilia by steven saylor at. A novel of ancient rome and millions of other books are available for instant access. I will start off by saying i love steven saylor s books. In the throne of caesar, awardwinning mystery author steven saylor turns to the. In the city of massilia modernday marseille, on the. Using his wits, gordianus discovers a way past the seige troops and into massilia. Last seen in massila is every fathers nightmare the death of his child. He has appeared as an onair expert on roman history and life on the history channel.
Steven saylor audio books, best sellers, author bio. Following on from the cliffhanger at the end of rubicon, last seen in massilia follows three main plot threads. Sep 01, 20 listen to last seen in massilia audiobook by steven saylor. He is a graduate of the university of texas at austin, where he studied history and classics. He is particularly famous for writing down the roma sub rosa series of novels, which is full of. Last seen in massilia, the seventh novel plus a volume of short stories in saylor s roma sub rosa series centering upon the amateur detective gordianus the finder in. Steven saylor historical mystery that was published by minotaur books on october 7, 2000 and has 277 pages. His mysteries evolve with intelligent turns and vivid imagination.
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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. Ruth rendell, the sunday times london on last seen in massilia saylor provides historically accurate portrayals while never losing grasp of a captivating plot. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Last seen in massilia gordianus the finder book 8 ebook. In this round, julius caesar, returning victorious from spain in 49 b. Last seen in massilia roma sub rosa, book 8 by steven saylor. In 49 bc, in the city of massilia modernday marseille, on the coast of southern gaul, gordianus the finders beloved son meto has disappearedbranded as a traitor to caesar and apparently dead. Last seen in massilia by steven saylor waterstones. As he arrives in massilia, the place is under seige by. A novel of ancient rome the roma sub rosa series book 8 ebook. Last seen in massilia is a historical novel by american author steven saylor, first published by st. Steven saylor delivers another excellent episode in the adventures of his distinguished hero, gordianus the finder. A novel of ancient rome novels of ancient rome by saylor, steven and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Saylor s bestknown work is his roma sub rosa historical mystery series, set in ancient rome.
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Below is a list of steven saylors books in order of when they were originally published. Last seen in massilla, by steven saylor spoilers, as usual last seen in massilia picks up the hanging thread of a cliffhanger that was at the end of rubiconwhat happened to meto. Last seen in massilia 2000 hardcover paperback kindle. In last seen in massilia, the eighth book in the sub roma series by steven saylor, our hero gordianus the finder has traveled with his strong soninlaw davus to massilia presentday marseille because hes received a note telling him that his son meto died there and, being the finder that he is, he has to learn the truth. Booktopia last seen in massilia, a mystery of ancient rome. Last seen in massilia book bellingham public library. They become, very simply, predictable perhaps comfortable for the reader in that predictability, but nonetheless they have lost the capacity for surprise and expansion. It is the eighth book in his roma sub rosa series of mystery stories set in the final decades of the roman republic. Publishers weekly on last seen in massilia saylors scholarship is breathtaking and his writing enthralls.
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. A novel of ancient rome, last seen in massilia, steven saylor, minotaur books. Last seen in massilia gordianus the finder book 8 kindle edition by steven saylor author visit amazons steven saylor page. 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 saylor became a published author in 1990 with his debut novel roman blood. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons amazonbasics gift. Steven saylor 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 saylors last seen in massilia kd did it edits. The main character is the roman sleuth gordianus the finder. The novels hero is a detective named gordianus the finder, active during 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. The eighth book in saylor s acclaimed rome sub rosa series, arguably the best roman historical mysteries ever. Steven saylor, last seen in massilia, 1st, 1st, ff.
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A novel of ancient rome by steven saylor and ralph cosham overview in 49 bc, in the city of massilia modernday marseille, on the coast of southern gaul, gordianus the finders beloved son meto has disappearedbranded as a. The roman sub rosa historical mystery series written by steven saylor consists of a total of 12 novels published between the years 1991 and 2004. Chronologically, its my seventh and saylors eighth because the technical sixth, the house of the vestals, is a collection of short stories that ive slotted in chronologically on my website. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Fans of saylors roma sub rosa series, of which last seen in massilia is the eighth installment, will be pleased by the authors consistent tone. The young gordianus a bornandraised roman citizen is living in. He has been with his partner richard since 1976, splitting their time between california and texas.
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