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The Venus Throw

A Mystery of Ancient Rome

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Set in 56 B.C. Rome, the story unfolds when an Egyptian ambassador and a eunuch priest approach Gordianus the Finder for assistance. The ambassador, a philosopher named Dio, urgently seeks help to avoid an imminent threat to his life. However, despite Gordianus's skills, he is unable to prevent Dio's murder before the evening concludes, setting off a mystery that demands unraveling. The narrative blends elements of intrigue and historical context, highlighting the complexities of survival in a perilous political landscape.

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The Venus Throw, Steven Saylor

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2008
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Subtítulo
A Mystery of Ancient Rome
Idioma
Inglés
Publicado en
2008
Formato
Tapa blanda
Páginas
370
ISBN13
9780312539672
Primera publicación
2002
Título original
The Venus throw
Calificación
3,95 de 5
Descripción
Set in 56 B.C. Rome, the story unfolds when an Egyptian ambassador and a eunuch priest approach Gordianus the Finder for assistance. The ambassador, a philosopher named Dio, urgently seeks help to avoid an imminent threat to his life. However, despite Gordianus's skills, he is unable to prevent Dio's murder before the evening concludes, setting off a mystery that demands unraveling. The narrative blends elements of intrigue and historical context, highlighting the complexities of survival in a perilous political landscape.