S.P.Q.R. X: A Point of Law - Brossura

Roberts, John Maddox

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0312337264 ISBN 13: 9780312337261

Casa editrice: Minotaur Books, 2007

Riassunto

Decius Caecilius Matellus's ambitions to be elected to the office of Praetor are undermined when a mysterious stranger publicly accuses him of corruption, a case that becomes complicated when his accuser turns up dead and Decius is up against the far more serious charge of murder. Reprint. 10,000 first printing.

Su questo libro

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:

Decius Caecilius Metellus is moving up in the world. He's won some money and glory fighting pirates in the Mediterranean and expects a speedy election to the office of praetor.That all changes when a man he's never seen before publicly accuses him of corruption. Decius and his powerful family of Rome's leading politicians scramble to prepare a defense. However, the day of the trial they are greeted with a strange surprise on the steps of the courthouse: the corpse of the man who made the accusation. Now Decius is up against a much more serious charge of murder. It may cost him his chance to run for office, but not if he can help it. Roberts once again masterfully sets Decius and his adventures against the background of this famed and crumbling Republic, enriching his story with historical detail and the immortal personalities of the day.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Minotaur Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0312337264
• ISBN 13: 9780312337261
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 272