Mysteries are better the more involved and complex they are. ![]() Gordiano tiene que acudir al Templo de Vesta en mitad de la noche, para investigar la acusación de que Lucio Sergio Catilina ha tenido una relación con una vestal, lo cual es un crimen gravísimo en Roma.Įven though his full length novel mysteries are better than these short stories, I think its just the way of mystery writing. Mientras pasan unas vacaciones en la finca de Lucio Claudio, Gordiano y Eco tienen que investigar la muerte de otro invitado, que se sospecha que ha sido envenenado. Gordiano ayuda al noble Lucio Claudio a recuperar unos objetos de plata realizados para las fiestas Saturnales. La desaparición de la plata de las Saturnales En esta historia se relata cómo conoce a su esclavo y guardaespaldas Belbo. Gordiano hace de intermediario en un secuestro. Un antiguo soldado se ve acosado por los espíritus de sus víctimas durante la guerra civil de Sila. La última voluntad no siempre es la mejorĮl noble Lucio Claudio pide ayuda a Gordiano. Los temas que se tratan son muy diversos y la resolución de los casos ingeniosa.Įxplica cómo conoció a su esposa Bethesda, cuando era esclava en Alejandría, mientras investigaba la muerte de un gato sagrado para los egipcios.Įco, el hijo de Gordiano, contribuye a la resolución de un asesinato en el teatro.īethesda relata un cuento egipcio sobre el rey Rampsinito y su cámara del tesoro. Al mismo tiempo aporta nueva información sobre su vida, por ejemplo sobre su hijo adoptivo Eco o cómo conoció a su esposa Bethesda, que completa lo que sabemos por las novelas anteriores de la serie. Very much recommended to all who like Roman mysteries presented in a most explicable and captivating manner, and that's why I like to call these tales: "Very Enjoyable Roman Short Story Mysteries"!īuena colección de relatos protagonizada por el detective de la Antigua Roma Gordiano el Sabueso. ![]() What is follow is a wonderful variety of Roman mysteries set in the Roman Republic, short fast-paced mysteries which are also very educative and informative, and at the same time the solving of these cases are always a joy when you find out and read the end results of each investigation case. These short story mysteries are delightful and easy to read, with very likeable outcomes and with various new figures, one being the ex-gladiator and slave, Belbo, now part of the family, and not to forget Gordianus's new patrician friend from the Claudian clan, Lucius Claudius. Like I mentioned before these mysteries are set between the years 80 till 72 BC, after Roman Blood but before Arms of Nemesis, and this book is filled with nine short stories. Story-telling is excellent, the mysteries are fast-paced, and the historical details with real historical and fascinating fictional figures featuring in these brutal times of history, all these factors are wonderfully interwoven to make this book such a fantastic read.Īt the beginning of the book you'll see a foreword explaining about where to place this book in the series, which is set between 80 till 72 BC.Īt the back of the book you'll notice a Chronology and Historical Notes, all with details concerning these delightful mysteries. This exciting collection of Roman mysteries is the 5th volume, chronologically wise, of the amazing "Roma sub Rosa" series, featuring the determined seeker of the truth, Gordianus the Finder, while also appearing as a kind of clever detective is his concubine, Bethesda, and not to forget his mute but quick-witted adopted son called, Eco.
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