A review by michelleful
Roman Blood by Steven Saylor

4.0

Historical murder mystery with a basis in fact that makes it feel very authentic - I didn't detect a single note that sounded wrong. The protagonist is one Gordianus "the Finder", a more-or-less-detective in ancient Rome. His client this time around is the famed Cicero, then taking on his first case, that of Sextus Roscius. I actually recently read Cicero's speech "Pro Sextus Roscius", so I was familiar with the outlines of the case, and I was surprised by the twist in the conclusion as to Sextus Roscius' guilt in the matter. Pretty good book, except that there were times when the going got a bit heavy especially Gordianus' dreams, which I didn't really care for. Recommended if you're a fan of the times - or if you've read Cicero.