![]() Nothing much has changed in how man behaves. It was fun to read and observe the parallels between then and now. It’s a typical storyline that includes the investigator getting too close and being threatened with beatings and messages and death, chases and escapes, but it feels completely different when set in ancient times. ![]() The manner of law for that time is certainly enough to make me appreciate our current system! I am grateful to live today! It’s a fascinating look from the average man’s perspective of a period in Roman history when the great generals were more interested in filling their treasure chests and placating their soldiers, when Sulla worked to ensure the stability of his dictatorship, and others suffered for his ambitions. With the same historic characters, but at an earlier time with Cicero and Sulla. I had just finished reading King’s Gambit (SPQR, I) by John Maddox Roberts which is set in ancient Rome, and here I am plunging into, yup, ancient Rome. I seem to be in a very interesting rut! I keep reading novels that are set in the same places. Other books in this series include įirst in the Roma Sub Rosa ancient Roman mystery series featuring Gordianus, a disreputable Finder. ![]() Roman Blood It is part of the Roma Sub Rosa #1 series and is a in Hardcover edition on Apand has 387 pages. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. I received this book for free from in exchange for an honest review. ![]()
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