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Roberts, John Maddox

SPQR

Avon Books, 1990

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Year of publication
1990
ISBN
0380759934
Place of printing
New York
Author
Roberts, John Maddox
Publishers
Avon Books
Edition
1st Pbk Edition
Keyword
HISTORICAL FICTION ANCIENT ROME ROMAN REPUBLIC republis
Binding description
S
Dust jacket
No
Binding
Softcover
Inscribed
No
First edition
Yes

Description

Mystery story set in ancient Rome "They were evil times for the great Republic of Crassus and Pompey-- when vicious gangs ruled the streets, routinely preying on plebeian and patrician alike. So the garroting of a lowly ex-slave and the disembowelment of a foreign merchant in the dangerous Subura district seemed of little consequence to the Roman hierarchy. But Decius Caecilius Metellus the Younger -- high-born commander of the local vigiles -- was determined to investigate. And despite official apathy, brazen bribes and sinister threats, the dedicated functionary would uncover a foul stew of corruption simmering at the highest levels of his government -- one which promised destruction to both Decius.and the mighty Republic he so loyally served.- 229p. glossary