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The Flute Player

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Being a slave in ancient Rome meant having no control over her life, as Lorcis the flute player learned on the day she was sold by the man she regarded as her protector—even her lover. She left his house determined that no man would ever sell her again. Her beauty, her talent, and her intelligence were her only weapons in the struggle to gain her freedom. ... Read more

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Being a slave in ancient Rome meant having no control over her life, as Lorcis the flute player learned on the day she was sold by the man she regarded as her protector—even her lover. She left his house determined that no man would ever sell her again. Her beauty, her talent, and her intelligence were her only weapons in the struggle to gain her freedom.
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Widow's Pique

by Marilyn Todd ...

Series Book 10 - A Claudia Seferius Mystery
When the King of Histri invites Claudia to visit, she assumes it's connected to her role as a merchant of fine wines. How wrong can she be? And, before long, all manner of assumptions are proved false. The kingdom is a paradise of rolling vineyards, olive groves and golden beaches lapped by the velvety-warm Adriatic - but the more Claudia learns about Histrian society, the more deeply involved she ... Read more

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When the King of Histri invites Claudia to visit, she assumes it's connected to her role as a merchant of fine wines. How wrong can she be? And, before long, all manner of assumptions are proved false. The kingdom is a paradise of rolling vineyards, olive groves and golden beaches lapped by the velvety-warm Adriatic - but the more Claudia learns about Histrian society, the more deeply involved she
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Dominus

A Novel of the Roman Empire

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Series Book 3 - Rome
The New York Times –bestselling author continues his saga of the greatest empire in history from the eternal city at the very center of it all.A. D. 165: The empire of Rome has reached its pinnacle. Universal peace—the Pax Roma—reigns from Britannia to Egypt, from Gaul to Greece. Marcus Aurelius, as much a philosopher as he is an emperor, oversees a golden age in the city of Rome. The ancient ... Read more

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The New York Times –bestselling author continues his saga of the greatest empire in history from the eternal city at the very center of it all.A. D. 165: The empire of Rome has reached its pinnacle. Universal peace—the Pax Roma—reigns from Britannia to Egypt, from Gaul to Greece. Marcus Aurelius, as much a philosopher as he is an emperor, oversees a golden age in the city of Rome. The ancient
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The Singer from Memphis

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Series Book 6 - An Athenian Mystery
A historical murder mystery adventure that stretches from Classical Athens to Egypt in the footsteps of the first historian, HerodotusNicolaos, the only private investigator in Athens, discovers that helping a writer with his book research can be very dangerous. Would-be author Herodotus has hired Nico and his priestess wife, Diotima, to accompany him to Egypt to research that ancient country’s ... Read more

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A historical murder mystery adventure that stretches from Classical Athens to Egypt in the footsteps of the first historian, HerodotusNicolaos, the only private investigator in Athens, discovers that helping a writer with his book research can be very dangerous. Would-be author Herodotus has hired Nico and his priestess wife, Diotima, to accompany him to Egypt to research that ancient country’s
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Death on Delos

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Series Book 7 - An Athenian Mystery
In the seventh in Gary Corby's Athenian Mystery series, Nico and Diotima must solve a murder case while also preparing to have a baby. Set on the sacred island of Delos in 5th century BC, Death on Delos is full of humor and historical intrigue.Greece, 454 BC: The sacred isle of Delos, the birthplace of the divine twins Apollo and Artemis, has been a most holy pilgrimage site for centuries. Delos ... Read more

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In the seventh in Gary Corby's Athenian Mystery series, Nico and Diotima must solve a murder case while also preparing to have a baby. Set on the sacred island of Delos in 5th century BC, Death on Delos is full of humor and historical intrigue.Greece, 454 BC: The sacred isle of Delos, the birthplace of the divine twins Apollo and Artemis, has been a most holy pilgrimage site for centuries. Delos
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Vita Brevis

A Crime Novel of the Roman Empire

by Ruth Downie ...

Series series The Medicus Series
Ruso and Tilla's excitement at arriving in Rome with their new baby daughter is soon dulled by their discovery that the grand facades of polished marble mask an underworld of corrupt landlords and vermin-infested tenements. There are also far too many doctors--some skilled--but others positively dangerous.Ruso thinks he has been offered a reputable medical practice only to find that his ... Read more

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Ruso and Tilla's excitement at arriving in Rome with their new baby daughter is soon dulled by their discovery that the grand facades of polished marble mask an underworld of corrupt landlords and vermin-infested tenements. There are also far too many doctors--some skilled--but others positively dangerous.Ruso thinks he has been offered a reputable medical practice only to find that his
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Raiders of the Nile

A Novel of the Ancient World

by Steven Saylor ...

Series Book 14 - Novels of Ancient Rome
New York Times bestselling author Steven Saylor returns, chronicling the early years of his detective, Gordianus, before he assumed the title of The Finder. Raiders of the Nile is the next in his much-loved series of mysteries set in the late Roman Republic.In 88 B.C. it seems as if all the world is at war. From Rome to Greece and to Egypt itself, most of civilization is on the verge of war. The ... Read more

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New York Times bestselling author Steven Saylor returns, chronicling the early years of his detective, Gordianus, before he assumed the title of The Finder. Raiders of the Nile is the next in his much-loved series of mysteries set in the late Roman Republic.In 88 B.C. it seems as if all the world is at war. From Rome to Greece and to Egypt itself, most of civilization is on the verge of war. The
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The Curse-Maker

A Mystery

by Kelli Stanley ...

Series Book 2 - Arcturus
The Curse-Maker is the sequel to he award-winning Nox Dormienda, the first book of the Roman noir series created by Kelli Stanley ( City of Dragons). Wedding impeccably researched history to prose and themes reminiscent of classic hard-boiled writers, The Curse-Maker is a thrilling and suspenseful journey into a dark corner of Roman Britain you've never seen before.When Roman physician Arcturus ... Read more

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The Curse-Maker is the sequel to he award-winning Nox Dormienda, the first book of the Roman noir series created by Kelli Stanley ( City of Dragons). Wedding impeccably researched history to prose and themes reminiscent of classic hard-boiled writers, The Curse-Maker is a thrilling and suspenseful journey into a dark corner of Roman Britain you've never seen before.When Roman physician Arcturus
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The Legatus Mystery (A Libertus Mystery of Roman Britain, book 5)

A thrilling murder mystery with a chilling twist

by Rosemary Rowe ...

A deadly puzzle from the days of the Roman Empire...Libertus must uncover the sinister truth after a murdered body goes missing in The Legatus Mystery, the fifth thriller in Rosemary Rowe's gripping crime series. Perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow and Lindsey Davis.'Cunningly drawn and the very devil to fathom until the final pages' - Coventry Evening TelegraphThe murdered body of a visiting ... Read more

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A deadly puzzle from the days of the Roman Empire...Libertus must uncover the sinister truth after a murdered body goes missing in The Legatus Mystery, the fifth thriller in Rosemary Rowe's gripping crime series. Perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow and Lindsey Davis.'Cunningly drawn and the very devil to fathom until the final pages' - Coventry Evening TelegraphThe murdered body of a visiting
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The Mammoth Book of Roman Whodunnits

by Mike Ashley ...

Series Book 184 - Mammoth Books
Twenty tales of intrigue, murder and mayhem from this most bloodthirsty and exciting of times.With dramatic settings ranging form the Eternal City of Rome to the most remote outposts of her Empire, here are new tales form the masters of the historical detective story, with classic gems and rare reprints - plus a special introduction, and a new Gordianus the Finder novella from Steven Saylor.A ... Read more

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Twenty tales of intrigue, murder and mayhem from this most bloodthirsty and exciting of times.With dramatic settings ranging form the Eternal City of Rome to the most remote outposts of her Empire, here are new tales form the masters of the historical detective story, with classic gems and rare reprints - plus a special introduction, and a new Gordianus the Finder novella from Steven Saylor.A
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Murder at the Feast of Rejoicing

by Lynda S. Robinson ...

Series Book 3 - The Lord Meren Mysteries
"As Robinson deftly juggles ancient Egyptian political intrigue and a riveting mystery, she proves again her mastery of the historical whodunit." — Publishers Weekly, starred reviewDuring a celebration for Lord Meren, an agent of King Tutankhamun, one of his relatives is murdered. Known for her sharp tongue and numerous lovers, Anhai could've been targeted for any number of reasons, but Meren ... Read more

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"As Robinson deftly juggles ancient Egyptian political intrigue and a riveting mystery, she proves again her mastery of the historical whodunit." — Publishers Weekly, starred reviewDuring a celebration for Lord Meren, an agent of King Tutankhamun, one of his relatives is murdered. Known for her sharp tongue and numerous lovers, Anhai could've been targeted for any number of reasons, but Meren
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The Throne of Caesar

A Novel of Ancient Rome

by Steven Saylor ...

Series Book 16 - Novels of Ancient Rome
**"What a marvel!...Saylor's masterful storytelling puts you right there, wonderstruck and wide-eyed. Deliciously immersive, captivating entertainment from a justly celebrated writer." —Margaret GeorgeIn The Throne of Caesar, award-winning mystery author Steven Saylor turns to the most famous murder in history: It’s Rome, 44 B.C., and the Ides of March are approaching.**Julius Caesar, appointed ... Read more

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**"What a marvel!...Saylor's masterful storytelling puts you right there, wonderstruck and wide-eyed. Deliciously immersive, captivating entertainment from a justly celebrated writer." —Margaret GeorgeIn The Throne of Caesar, award-winning mystery author Steven Saylor turns to the most famous murder in history: It’s Rome, 44 B.C., and the Ides of March are approaching.**Julius Caesar, appointed
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