Steven Saylor writes historical fiction set in ancient Rome, best known for the Roma Sub Rosa mysteries featuring Gordianus the Finder. Roman Blood introduces Gordianus through a murder case connected with Cicero’s defence of Sextus Roscius, and later novels place him near Spartacus, Catiline, Caesar and other figures from the final decades of the Roman Republic. Saylor also writes larger-scale historical novels such as Roma and Empire, which follow Roman families across generations rather than a single detective. His mysteries combine documented speeches and political crises with fictional investigation, while the sagas broaden the chronology. Readers of Roman crime, classical historical fiction and politically detailed ancient-world novels have two clear routes into his work. Read more Less
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