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Book Overview
A host of totally new stories written by some of the most popular writers of historical mysteries brings to life the glorious and nefarious world that for nearly a thousand years--from the founding of... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0786712414
ISBN13:9780786712410
Release Date:September 2003
Publisher:Running Press Book Publishers
Length:544 Pages
Weight:0.85 lbs.
Dimensions:1.4" x 5.2" x 7.8"
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
Consistently good anthology
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This is a very good anthology, with a wide spread not only of quality authors, but of stories set in different times and places in the Classical Roman sphere of influence. I am a minor historian and was not perturbed by any glaring inaccuracies. As a reader for pleasure I was not annoyed by painstaking details or footnotes. Some ripping good mysteries, and I find myself tempted to check out certain novel series based on short stories involving their sleuths.
Great for short story lovers!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
For those who love Steven Saylor, you are in for a treat forther into Roman times before Gordanius,the Finder and beyond. For those who have never traveled to ancient Rome or have other favorite "Roman era" authors, you are sure to find them here and maybe some new ones!
A bit tired
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
The stories in this book just don't seem to be of the same caliber as those in previous Mammoth editions...or maybe I'm just getting tired of "ancient" mysteries. One thing I do know, however...this book needed a good editor...and didn't have one...too many misspellings, etc.
SPQR
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
Being an avid fan of Gordianus the Finder and Marcus Didius Falco, buying this book of short stories concerning mysteries set in the Roman world was a "no-brainer". I assumed that this collection, like all collections of stories, would vary in quality from indifferent to excellent. Thankfully, I was wrong, for all of the stories are top-notch examples of mystery writing at its best, including the one supposedly from 1866 or so, which is a good example of older writing. I'm pleased that Gordianus is in this book, but did miss Falco, although I did make the acquaintance of new friends of mystery whose careeers I will follow in other published works by their authors. If you, like me, enjoy mysteries set during Roman times, and can't get enough of them through novel length works, I highly recommend this wonderful collection. You will not be disappointed!
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