 A paperback version of the first book in the series, Roman Blood. | |
| Author | Steven Saylor |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Detective, Historical fiction |
| Publisher | St. Martin's Press, Minotaur Books |
Publication date | 1991 – |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) and audiobook |
Roma Sub Rosa is a series of historical mystery novels by Steven Saylor set in ancient Rome and therefore populated by famous historic Roman citizens.[1] The phrase "Roma Sub Rosa" means, in Latin, "Rome under the rose." If a matter was sub rosa, "under the rose," it meant that such matter was confidential.
The detective is known as Gordianus the Finder, and he mixes with non-fictional citizens of the Republic including Sulla, Cicero, Marcus Crassus, Catilina, Catullus, Pompey, Julius Caesar, and Mark Antony.
- ^ Craine, Debra (March 3, 2018). "Review: The Throne of Caesar by Steven Saylor — it's toga and out for a great Roman sleuth". The Times UK. Retrieved 24 December 2020.