He is a graduate of the university of texas at austin, where he studied history and classics. Steven saylor writes murder mysteries and is best known for his roma sub rosa series set in ancient rome and featuring gordianus the finder steven has been a newspaper and magazine editor, and a literary agent. Booktopia has last seen in massilia, a mystery of ancient rome by steven saylor. They become, very simply, predictable perhaps comfortable for the reader in that predictability, but nonetheless they have lost the capacity for surprise and expansion. Steven saylor born march 23, 1956 is an american author of historical novels.
This seventh installment of the roma sub rosa series finds gordianus the finder bound for massilia, an independent citystate under siege by caesars troops. The roman sub rosa historical mystery series written by steven saylor consists of a total of 12 novels published between the years 1991 and 2004. Saylors bestknown work is his roma sub rosa historical mystery series, set in ancient rome. Buy a discounted paperback of last seen in massilia online from australias leading online bookstore. Fans of saylors roma sub rosa series, of which last seen in massilia is the eighth installment, will be pleased by the authors consistent tone. His mysteries evolve with intelligent turns and vivid. Steven saylor julius caesar, at war with pompey, lays siege to massilia, where gordianus the finder searches for his son meto, a rumored traitor, and finds a horrifying murder. Last seen in massilia available for download and read online in other formats. The pursuit of meto drives most of the emotional stress and action in this book. Following on from the cliffhanger at the end of rubicon, last seen in massilia follows three main plot threads.
A mystery of ancient rome 8 by steven saylor 2001, paperback, reprint at the best online prices at ebay. His mysteries evolve with intelligent turns and vivid imagination. A novel of ancient rome novels of ancient rome by steven saylor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Marz 1956 in port lavaca, texas ist ein usamerikanischer schriftsteller. Last seen in massila is every fathers nightmare the death of his child. In last seen in massilia, the eighth book in the sub roma series by steven saylor, our hero gordianus the finder has traveled with his strong soninlaw davus to massilia presentday marseille because hes received a note telling him that his son meto died there and, being the finder that he is, he has to learn the truth. Last seen in massilia book bellingham public library. I have read every one of them, and last seen in massilia is one of my favorites. Booktopia last seen in massilia, a mystery of ancient.
Listen to last seen in massilia by steven saylor at. Last seen in massilia by steven saylor librarything. Publishers weekly on last seen in massilia saylors scholarship is breathtaking and his writing enthralls. Steven saylor historical mystery that was published by minotaur books on october 7, 2000 and has 277 pages. Last seen in massilia roma sub rosa, book 8 by steven saylor. Last seen in massilia by steven saylor books hachette. He received an anonymous note form massilia claiming that meto was dead. Consumed with grief, gordianus arrives in the city amid a. Steven saylor author steven saylor is the author of the long running roma sub rosa series featuring gordianus the finder, as well as the new york times bestselling novel, roma and its followup, empire. Steven saylor is an american author of historical fiction as well as gay erotic fiction anthologies under the pseudonym of aaron travis. Last seen in massilia 2015 read online free book by.
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See all 11 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Buy last seen in massilia by steven saylor from waterstones today. Last seen in massilia roma sub rosa series, book 8. A novel of ancient rome roma sub rosa series, book 8. Steven saylor studied history at the university of texas at austin. Last seen in massilia by steven saylor waterstones. A novel of ancient rome by steven saylor overview in the city of massilia modernday marseille, on the coast of southern gaul, gordianus the finders beloved son meto has disappearedbranded as a traitor to caesar and apparently dead. Last seen in massilia is a historical novel by american author steven saylor, first published by st. Last seen in massilia roma sub rosa, book 8 by steven saylor book cover, description, publication history. With rome itself in turmoil, gordianus the finder receives an anonymous message informing him of the death of his son meto, who lately has been acting as a double agent for. A novel of ancient rome roma sub rosa series, book 8 steven saylor on. A novel of ancient rome novels of ancient rome steven saylor on. Last seen in massilia new york public library overdrive.
Last seen in massilia, the seventh novel plus a volume of short stories in saylors roma sub rosa series centering upon the amateur detective gordianus the finder in. The series revolves around the activities of the main protagonist, gordianus the finder, who is a. Last seen in massilia, a mystery of ancient rome by. In 49 bc, in the city of massilia modernday marseille, on the coast of southern gaul, gordianus the finders beloved son meto has disappeared branded as a traitor to caesar and apparently dead. Steven was born in texas in 1956 and graduated with high honors from the university of texas at austin, where he studied history and classics. In this book gordianus frantically hunts for his son meto. Last seen in massilla, by steven saylor spoilers, as usual last seen in massilia picks up the hanging thread of a cliffhanger that was at the end of rubiconwhat happened to meto.
Last seen in massilia gordianus the finder book 8 kindle edition by steven saylor author 4. Rubicon, set in early days of the roman civil war, is a pivotal novel in saylors bestselling and critically acclaimed series of novels set in late republican rome. Pdf last seen in massilia download full pdf book download. Listen to last seen in massilia audiobook by steven saylor. Like all of the books in the series, last seen in massilia features a mystery with excellent historical detail. Steven saylors last seen in massilia kd did it edits. Ruth rendell, the sunday times london on last seen in massilia saylor provides historically accurate portrayals while never losing grasp of a captivating plot. His writings have appeared in the san francisco bay guardian, ellery queens mystery magazine, and the magazine of fantasy and science fiction. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. In last seen in massilia, the seventh volume in the roma sub rosa series of novels and short. He is best known for his roma sub rosa series, featuring the main character gordianus the finder, as well as famous historical roman figures. The latest in saylors roma sub rosa series, last seen in massilia, is probably his most compelling yet, and his wry heros firstperson narration again pulls off the brilliant sleightofhand of transplanting a modern sensibility into a denizen of. Read last seen in massilia a novel of ancient rome by steven saylor available from rakuten kobo. A novel of ancient rome and millions of other books are available for instant access.
As he arrives in massilia, the place is under seige by. The story of the siege is true, in the general outline. It follows the continuing story of gordianus the finder and his dealings in the world of rome at the height of the republic. Readers will impatiently long for the next book in what stands as one of todays. Last seen in massilia is another worthy addition to saylors roma sub rosa series featuring ancient roman detective gordianus the finder. Chronologically, its my seventh and saylors eighth because the technical sixth, the house of the vestals, is a collection of short stories that ive slotted in chronologically on my website. Consumed with grief, gordianus arrives in the city amid. It is in massilia that gordianus son meto was last seen after purportedly turning traitor to caesars cause.