SPQRSerie

Esta serie sumerge a los lectores en el corazón del misterio e intriga del antiguo Imperio Romano. Siga el viaje de un investigador decidido, vástago de una familia prominente, mientras navega por la compleja burocracia romana. Estas narrativas de ritmo rápido ofrecen una representación evocadora y precisa de la vida romana, combinando emocionantes investigaciones con los peligros siempre presentes de la ambición política. Descubra un mundo donde descubrir la verdad es una búsqueda peligrosa.

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SPQR I. Královský gambit
John Maddox Roberts
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Vzrušující detektivní příběh z antického Říma. Římská společnost se pomalu vzpamatovává ze Sullovy hrůzovlády a hledá cesty, jak znovu upevnit římskou republiku. Ulicím Věčného města však vládnou nebezpečné gangy, které olupují plebeje i patricije. Uškrcení bezvýznamného propuštěného otroka a vražda cizího obchodníka v nebezpečné čtvrti Subura proto připadá římským hodnostářům jako bezvýznamná událost. Decius Caecilius Metellus mladší urozený velitel místních vigilů je však rozhodnut vyšetřovat. A záhy odhaluje svět korupce v nejvyšších vládních kruzích. Ten představuje hrozbu, jež může zničit nejen samotného Decia, ale i vládu, jíž Decius slouží.
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SPQR I
The Kings Gambit
John Roberts
286 páginas
11 horas de lectura
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Set against the backdrop of ancient Rome, the narrative delves into a world rife with blackmail, corruption, and treachery. As characters navigate the treacherous political landscape, themes of power and betrayal unfold, culminating in murder that highlights the darker aspects of Roman glory. The story intricately weaves personal ambitions with the brutal realities of survival in a society where loyalty is fleeting and danger lurks at every corner.
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Spqr II
John Maddox Roberts
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As the Roman Republic expands its frontiers, murder rules the streets of Rome, a situation that draws the interest of civil servant Decius Caecilius Metellus the Younger, who is determined to infiltrate the murderous group he deems responsible
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Svatokrádež
John Maddox Roberts
264 páginas
10 horas de lectura
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Třetí díl napínavého detektivního cyklu ze starého Říma se odehrává v roce 61 př. Kr. Decius Caecilius Metellus, detektiv známý z předchozích dílů, se vrací z vojny v Galii do Říma. Otec mu mezitím zařídil jmenování senátorem a pověří jej, aby pomáhal Metellovi Celerovi v konzulských volbách. Decius tedy jde vyjednávat spojenectví, ale na slavnostní večeři je jeden z hostů zvláštním způsobem zavražděn. Později vychází najevo, že jde o etruský rituál. Metellus Celer soukromě pověří Decia, aby zjistil, co přesně se stalo. Další etruská vražda se stane přímo před Deciovým domem. Stopy vedou k Caesarovi...
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Spqr IV: The Temple of the Muses: A Mystery
John Maddox Roberts
240 páginas
9 horas de lectura
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When Roman junior senator Decius Caecilius Metellus the Younger has a chance to join a diplomatic mission to Alexandria, he welcomes the opportunity to temporarily elude his enemies in the Eternal City-even though it means leaving his beloved Rome. Decius is just beginning to enjoy the outpost's many exotic pleasures when the suspicious death of an irascible philosopher occurs, coinciding with the puzzling and apocalyptic ravings of a charismatic cult leader. Intrigued, Decius requests and is given permission by the Egyptian Pharaoh to investigate the heinous crime. What he discovers is beyond shocking. And when the corpse of a famous courtesan mysteriously turns up in his bed, Decius suddenly finds himself entangled in a web of conspiracy far more widespread and dangerous than he ever imagined-one that threatens to bring about the downfall of the entire Empire.
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Spqr V
John Maddox Roberts
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"Quintus Caecilius Metellus Celer, a relative of Decius and his family and the head of a powerful political clan, has been poisoned, and his infamous wife Clodia is immediately suspected of disposing of her rather inconvenient husband. Not entirely convinced of Clodia's guilt, Decius delves into the intricacies of Rome's ruling class and discovers that a clandestine, forbidden witches' cult is inextricably intertwined with some very highborn people. A trial for Clodia would be most unwelcome, as it could bring to light some well-kept secrets. To get to the bottom of the corruption that accompanies the intoxicating allure of this ancient city, Decius must form an uneasy alliance with Clodius, Clodia's brother and his sworn enemy, and be extremely careful not to step on any toes."--BOOK JACKET.
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Spqr VI
John Maddox Roberts
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Like so many young men in later generations, Roman playboy/detective Decius Caecilius Metellus the Younger is faced with the necessity of serving in his country's armed forces. Since a dangerous enemy has become powerful in the politics of Rome, Decius is just as well out of the city for a while. He sets out to join Caesar in Gaul (where the general has come and seen, but has as yet not been able to conquer. The occupying Roman army is at a standstill. When Decius shows up in full parade regalia (much to the amusement of the more informally uniformed veterans) and accompanied only by his young personal slave. Caesar sets him the task of discovering who murdered one of his centurions, a cruel and unfair officer feared and hated by every man of the one hundred soldiers under him. A further prod to Decius is that the main suspect is a youth whose father is a close friend of the Metellus family. With Caesar's decree that another killer be found in a matter of hours or the young man dies, Decius has his work cut out for him. John Maddox Roberts's series set in the first century A.D. vividly brings to readers a strong sense of the everyday life of the ancient Romans in the context of our own.
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The Tribune's Curse
John Maddox Roberts
258 páginas
10 horas de lectura
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Set in the ancient Roman Empire, this installment of the Decius Caecilius Metellus series blends historical authenticity with modern sensibilities. The narrative explores the pressures of political office-seeking while introducing a surreal twist: a cultured city descends into chaos due to the wrath of a cursed individual. This juxtaposition of familiar political themes with an extraordinary scenario creates a compelling backdrop for the unfolding mystery.
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The River God's Vengeance
John Maddox Roberts
302 páginas
11 horas de lectura
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Set against the backdrop of ancient Rome, the story follows Decius Caecilius Metellus the Younger as he navigates the pressures of his aedileship. Tasked with organizing lavish games to entertain the public, he grapples with the financial burden and the responsibility of upholding the city's laws and infrastructure. As he strives to be the savior of the State, Decius faces the challenge of balancing spectacle with civic duty, highlighting the complexities of leadership and public expectation in a tumultuous era.
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SPQR IX: The Princess and the Pirates
John Maddox Roberts
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Dispatched to the Mediterranean to clear the sea of pirates, playboy detective Decius Caecilius Metellus is forced to humor an overenthusiastic Princess Cleopatra and decipher clues that hint at a larger conspiracy behind increasing pirate activity.
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Spqr X: A Point of Law: A Mystery
John Maddox Roberts
272 páginas
10 horas de lectura
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Decius Caecilius Metellus is moving up in the world. He's won some money and glory fighting pirates in the Mediterranean and expects a speedy election to the office of praetor.That all changes when a man he's never seen before publicly accuses him of corruption. Decius and his powerful family of Rome's leading politicians scramble to prepare a defense. However, the day of the trial they are greeted with a strange surprise on the steps of the courthouse: the corpse of the man who made the accusation. Now Decius is up against a much more serious charge of murder. It may cost him his chance to run for office, but not if he can help it.Roberts once again masterfully sets Decius and his adventures against the background of this famed and crumbling Republic, enriching his story with historical detail and the immortal personalities of the day.
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Under Vesuvius
John Maddox Roberts
224 páginas
8 horas de lectura
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Set against the backdrop of Campania, Decius Caecilius Metellus, a praetor peregrinus, faces unexpected challenges when a priest's daughter is murdered near Vesuvius. While enjoying a break with his wife, Julia, the couple's tranquility is shattered as Decius must navigate the complexities of justice in a foreign land. He is determined to uncover the truth and protect a young boy wrongfully accused by the townspeople, highlighting themes of innocence, justice, and the burdens of authority.
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SPQR XII: Oracle of the Dead
John Maddox Roberts
230 páginas
9 horas de lectura
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Roman magistrate Decius Caecilius Metellus must discover who is killing the priests of Apollo before the countryside explodes in violence.
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The Year of Confusion. A Mystery
John Maddox Roberts
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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 weren't 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 fortune-teller popular with patrician Roman ladies is also involved. Decius figures out the fortune-teller's scam and also exposes the foreign astrologer who carried out these murders—almost losing his life in the process. This latest in the acclaimed series is sure to please historical mystery fans.