S.P.Q.R. Ix: The Princess and the Pirates - Brossura

Roberts, John Maddox

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0312337248 ISBN 13: 9780312337247

Casa editrice: Minotaur Books, 2006

Riassunto

Dispatched to the Mediterranean to clear the sea of pirates, playboy detective Decius Caecilius Metellus is forced to humor an overenthusiastic Princess Cleopatra and decipher clues that hint at a larger conspiracy behind increasing pirate activity. By the author of SPQR VIII: The River God's Vengeance. Reprint. 10,000 first printing.

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L'autore:

John Maddox Roberts is the author of numerous works of science fiction and fantasy in addition to his well-loved SPQR mysteries. He and his wife live in New Mexico.

Product Description:

His two years of aedileship over, Decius is ready for his next adventure. He would rather do anything than join the war with Caesar, so he and Hermes find themselves on a mission to rid the Mediterranean of pirates. They set off with shoddy ships and sailors to the island of Cyprus, where a young Cleopatra is staying. Between her impressive crew and the ex-pirate Ariston providing insider knowledge of that cutthroat occupation, Decius thinks he stands a good chance of bringing himself some glory. That would be too simple though. The ruler of the island is murdered and Decius has a sacred duty to find and punish the guilty party. As he investigates world trade, the island history, and the new kind of piracy plaguing the waters, he is finding connections more menacing than he had ever imagined possible. Roberts crafts another skillful mystery, this one fervently pulsing with the collision of Roman, Greek, and Egyptian interests.

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• Editore: Minotaur Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0312337248
• ISBN 13: 9780312337247
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 208