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South of Rome on the Gulf of Puteoli stands the splendid villa of Marcus Crassus, Rome's wealthiest citizen. When the estate overseer is murdered, Crasus concludes that the deed was done by two missing slaves, who have probably run off to join the Spartacus Slave Revolt. Unless they are found within five days, Crassus vows to massacre his remaining ninety-nine slaves.

To Gordianus the Finder falls the fateful task of resolving this riddle from Hades. In a house filled with secrets, the truth is slow to emerge and Gordianus realizes that the labyrinthine path he has chosen just may lead to his own destruction.



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Compulsively entertaining * New York Times *
A marvellously authentic slice of antiquity that will serve as a savoury treat for fans both of mystery and historical fiction * Booklist *
The best of two genres: a faithful and breezy historical novel and an entertaining whodunit. * New York Times *
Sensuoulsy written...........spellbinding * Publishers Weekly *

Arms of Nemesis

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      Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 21/07/2011
      ISBN13: 9781849016131, 978-1849016131
      ISBN10: 1849016135
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      South of Rome on the Gulf of Puteoli stands the splendid villa of Marcus Crassus, Rome's wealthiest citizen. When the estate overseer is murdered, Crasus concludes that the deed was done by two missing slaves, who have probably run off to join the Spartacus Slave Revolt. Unless they are found within five days, Crassus vows to massacre his remaining ninety-nine slaves.

      To Gordianus the Finder falls the fateful task of resolving this riddle from Hades. In a house filled with secrets, the truth is slow to emerge and Gordianus realizes that the labyrinthine path he has chosen just may lead to his own destruction.



      Trade Review
      Compulsively entertaining * New York Times *
      A marvellously authentic slice of antiquity that will serve as a savoury treat for fans both of mystery and historical fiction * Booklist *
      The best of two genres: a faithful and breezy historical novel and an entertaining whodunit. * New York Times *
      Sensuoulsy written...........spellbinding * Publishers Weekly *

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