Last seen in massilia by steven saylor librarything. In the city of massilia modernday marseille, on the. Steven saylors last seen in massilia kd did it edits. A novel of ancient rome, last seen in massilia, steven saylor, minotaur books. Last seen in massilia gordianus the finder book 8 ebook. 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. 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. He received an anonymous note form massilia claiming that meto was dead.
It follows the continuing story of gordianus the finder and his dealings in the world of rome at the height of the republic. The search for metos fate brings gordianus to the besieged seaport of massilia, which is stubbornly holding out against caesars troops. Last seen in massillia, the eighth novel in the sub rosa ancient rome mysteries, is a great entry in a great series. Seventh in the roma sub rosa historical mystery series and revolving around gordianus the finder and his family in the rome of 49 bc. In this book gordianus frantically hunts for his son meto. In last seen in massilia, the seventh volume in the roma sub rosa series of novels and short story collections relating the adventures of gordianus the finder. He has appeared as an onair expert on roman history and life on the history channel. I will start off by saying i love steven saylors books.
Most of the historical fiction novels i read are centered around strong female characters. Last seen in massilia by steven saylor, 9780312582432, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Last seen in massilia, like the other books in the roma subrosa series, is like a bag of kirklands fruits and nutsyou cant just stop devouring it the sweetness of the fruitseaten alternately with the salty nutsis extremely addicting. Following on from the cliffhanger at the end of rubicon, last seen in massilia follows three main plot threads. Ancient history encyclopedia receives a small commission for.
Listen to last seen in massilia audiobook by steven saylor. 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 takes place in what would be marseille, france today but it is called massilia in ancient rome. 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. It is in massilia that gordianus son meto was last seen after purportedly turning traitor to caesars cause. Last seen in massilia gordianus the finder book 8 enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
Consumed with grief, gordianus arrives in the city. Last seen in massilia a novel of ancient rome downloadable audiobook. Last seen in massilia book bellingham public library. Booktopia last seen in massilia, a mystery of ancient. Last seen in massilia is a book that would not normally be on my radar, but i was pleasantly surprised. Last seen in massilia by steven saylor waterstones. Apollonides, the imperious ruler of massilia, has a peculiar bond with his horribly deformed daughter. Indeed, bonds between fathers and childrentheir betrayals, promises, and legaciesplay a key role in the twisting plot of last seen in massilia. Last seen in massilia audio mp3 cd unabridged published. By purchasing books through this website, you support our nonprofit organization. Last seen in massilia, a mystery of ancient rome by. Listen to last seen in massilia by steven saylor at. Buy last seen in massilia by steven saylor from waterstones today. Pdf last seen in massilia download full pdf book download.
Gordianus1 receives a mysterious letter telling him that meto has died in massilia, so he goes to find out if this is really true. Our rbdigital platform distributes the broadest array of digital content typesincluding audiobooks, video, magazines, ebooks, education, and entertainmentall in one powerful app. A novel of ancient rome by steven saylor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. As civil war between caesar and pompey engulfs the roman world, gordianus the finder receives an anonymous message informing him of the death of his son meto who has been acting as a double agent for caesar. Last seen in massilia 2000 hardcover paperback kindle. Last seen in massilia a novel of ancient rome epub. Last seen in massilia by steven saylor books hachette. A novel of ancient rome has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. I have read every one of them, and last seen in massilia is one of my favorites. Steven saylor is a renowned american author who has written a number of widely popular novels based on the historical fiction and gay erotic fiction genres. Read last seen in massilia a novel of ancient rome by steven saylor available from rakuten kobo. 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 caesar. Last seen in massilia novels of ancient rome author. Last seen in massila is every fathers nightmare the death of his child.
A mystery of ancient rome 8 by steven saylor 2001, paperback, reprint at the best online prices at ebay. Roma sub rosa series, book 8 audible audiobook unabridged steven saylor author, ralph cosham narrator, blackstone audio, inc. Last seen in massilia picks up the hanging thread of a cliffhanger that was at the end of rubiconwhat happened to meto, whos been acting as a spy for caesar. Last seen in massilia, like many of the books in this incredible series, has an awesome backdrop it is the final hours of the civil war, pompey and caesars troops are vying for the strategically important town of massilia as an ally.
Consumed with grief, gordianus arrives in the city amid a raging civil war, hoping to discover what happened. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Author steven saylors complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. The year is 49 bc, and there is civil war in the roman empire. 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 actin. Consumed with grief, gordianus arrives in the city amid a raging civil war, hoping to discover wh.
The story of the siege is true, in the general outline. Electronic books historical fiction detective and mystery fiction fiction history mystery fiction. And once again, gordianus the finder is in the thick of the. 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. 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. Last seen in massilia gordianus the finder book 8 kindle edition. Booktopia has last seen in massilia, a mystery of ancient rome by steven saylor. Steven saylor historical mystery that was published by minotaur books on october 7, 2000 and has 277 pages. Steven saylor books in order publication order of roma sub rosa books.
The pursuit of meto drives most of the emotional stress and action in this book. In this particular book gordianus travels to the edges of the empire is search of his adopted son. 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. Last seen in massilia by steven saylor, 9781845292430, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The main character is the roman sleuth gordianus the finder plot summary. Recorded books is the largest independent producer of audiobooks in the world. They become, very simply, predictable perhaps comfortable for the reader in that predictability, but nonetheless they have lost the capacity for surprise and expansion. In this round, julius caesar, returning victorious from spain in 49 b. Buy a discounted paperback of last seen in massilia online from australias leading online bookstore. In last seen in massilia, the seventh volume in the roma sub rosa series of novels and short story collections relating the adventures of gordianus the finder, a roman private detective, set in. As he arrives in massilia, the place is under seige by caesars roman. In 49 bc, 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 new york public library overdrive.
This seventh installment of the roma sub rosa series finds gordianus the finder bound for massilia, an independent citystate under siege by caesars troops. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. I have read all his books in the roma sub tosa series, and in a way i find this one, one of the best. The description of massilia and the culture is marvelous.
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