A Mist of Prophecies - Couverture souple

Saylor, Steven

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0312983778 ISBN 13 : 9780312983772

Editeur : Minotaur Books, 2003

Synopsis

When Cassandra, a beautiful young seeress, is murdered while Julius Caesar and Pompey wage war for control of the Roman Empire, Gordianus the Finder investigates the murder amid the larger intrigues and conspiracies of ancient Rome. Reprint.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

One afternoon as Gordianus the Finder is crossing the marketplace, a beautiful young seeress staggers towards him and dies in his arms. Possibly insane, and with no memory of her past Cassandra - like her Trojan namesake - had been reputed to possess the true gift of prophecy. For such a gift there are many in Rome who would pay handsomely...or resort to murder. Cassandra had been the confidante of the rich and powerful, until she fell victim to vicious killer. Obsessed with Cassandra and her mystery, Gordianus begins to investigate. As the citizens of Rome nervously await news of the war and the political situation verges on chaos, Gordianus gradually peels away the veils of secrecy that surround Cassandra's life and death. What he uncovers has deadly implications, involving some if the most powerful women in Rome - Gordianus's pursuit of the truth not only endangers his own life, but could well affect the future of Rome herself.

Revue de presse

"'How wonderful to have a scholar write about ancient Rome; how comforting to feel instant confidence in the historical accuracy of the novel.' Sunday Times 'Readers will find his work wonderfully (and gracefully) researched....this is entertainment of the first order.' Washington Post 'Saylor has acquired the information of a historian but he enjoys the gifts of a born novelist.' Boston Globe" --Boston Globe

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Minotaur Books
• Date d'édition: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0312983778
• ISBN 13: 9780312983772
• Reliure: Poche
• Nombre de pages: 304
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible