The Princess and the Pirates (SPQR IX)
by John Maddox Roberts
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Author: John Maddox RobertsEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-01-24
ISBN: 0312337248
Number of pages: 208
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Book Reviews of The Princess and the Pirates (SPQR IX)
Book Review: Another enjoyable SPQR episode
Summary: 4 Stars
Overall: This is another highly enjoyable, quick read in the SPQR series by John Maddox Roberts.
Detailed: The title is a bit misleading which actually helps sets up the rest of the story. The pirate part of the book is more part of the historical back drop for the murder than a key plot element. As per the other SPQR books, this is a murder mystery using famous historic personages and repeeating characters from the other books.
The main character development is of Cleopatra instead of the major characters. There is clear foreshadowed of Cleopatra's role in upcoming books / future events which is done very well. Hermes is freed in act of kindness caused by the realization of how short life is by Decius. It is nicely done.
The religous elements of the story are interesting especially regarding the cult of Aphrodite. There is a clear implication that Decius and Julia will be parents in the next novel. It should be a very interesting twist to see Decius as a father.
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Plot: 4 of 5 stars
Characters: 3 of 5 stars
Action: 3 of 5 stars
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