The Sacrilege (SPQR III)
by John Maddox Roberts
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Author: John Maddox RobertsEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1999-10-13
ISBN: 0312246978
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Book Reviews of The Sacrilege (SPQR III)
Book Review: An enjoyable romp and journey through the dark, dank and dangerous alleys of Rome.
Summary: 5 Stars
Wow what a book, what a read. This is the third in the series but don't let that put you off reading this book before the first 2 and out or order. Your appetite will be whetted to seek out and read more in this marvelous series.
John Maddox Roberts hits the ground running and Decius Caecilius Metellus our hero is right up to his Toga Top in intrigue and mystery.
Yet again there has been a murder which leads to several more.
Are they connected? And if so how?
All this leads to an enjoyable romp and journey through the dark, dank and dangerous alleys of Rome.
And what a ride it is. The book races alone with decent and satisfying chapters that don't waste a second on boring minutiae like other books do, its action and intrigue all the way and yet Roberts always manages to insert decent chunks of Roman Life that this reader never knew existed The rights of the Bona Dea ritual where it's the strict women only has been breached but therein lies a mystery too.
All the favorites of the time make an appearance including, Caeser, Crassus and Pompey along with Decius' supporters and a new love interest that doesn't drag the action but actually adds a piquancy to the proceedings.
recommended?? You bet your ass (A Roman Coin!!) and dinari!!
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