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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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- Rok vydání
- 2008
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- Titul
- The Venus Throw
- Podtitul
- A Mystery of Ancient Rome
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autoři
- Steven Saylor
- Vydavatel
- St. Martins Press-3PL
- Rok vydání
- 2008
- Vazba
- měkká
- Počet stran
- 370
- ISBN13
- 9780312539672
- Kategorie
- Detektivky / Thriller
- Anotace
- 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.