Roma Sub Rosa Books in Order
series of historical mystery novels by Steven Saylor
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1991 · Steven Saylor
Roman Blood is a 1991 novel by Steven Saylor in which Gordianus the Finder is hired by the young Cicero to acquit or convict a man accused of…
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Buy on Amazon1992 · Steven Saylor
Arms of Nemesis is a 1992 novel by Steven Saylor, part of the Roma Sub Rosa series of historical mystery novels set in ancient Rome and populated by…
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Buy on Amazon1993 · Steven Saylor
In 63 BC Gordianus attempts to find out why headless bodies keep appearing on his newly-inherited farm and contend with hostile neighbors, all…
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Buy on Amazon1995 · Steven Saylor
In ancient Rome, Gordianus-the-Finder investigates the murder of Dio, an Egyptian envoy who came to Rome to protest the rule of the Egyptian king.…
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Buy on Amazon1996 · Steven Saylor
Rome is in chaos as rival gangs led by Publius Clodius and Titus Milo battle for control of the consular elections. Clodius is killed on the Appian…
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Buy on Amazon1997 · Steven Saylor
House of the Vestals is a 1997 short story collection by Steven Saylor comprising nine crime stories featuring Gordianus the Finder, a detective in…
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Buy on Amazon1999 · Steven Saylor
Caesar and his troops have crossed the Rubicon and are marching on Rome. Pompey, his rival, is preparing to flee south with the Senate and his loyal…
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Buy on Amazon2000 · Steven Saylor
Last Seen in Massilia is a historical novel by American author Steven Saylor, first published by St. Martin's Press in 2000. It is the eighth book in…
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Buy on Amazon2002 · Steven Saylor
Gordianus the Finder encounters a mysterious young woman named Cassandra, who collapses and dies in his arms. She is believed to have the gift of…
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Buy on Amazon2004 · Steven Saylor
Gordianus the Finder travels to Egypt to find a cure for his wife Bethesda's mysterious illness. Upon arriving, he finds the country in the midst of…
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Buy on Amazon2005 · Steven Saylor
This collection of short mystery tales, set against the backdrop of the later Roman Republic, features ancient Roman sleuth Gordianus the Finder. It…
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Buy on Amazon2008 · Steven Saylor
Caesar, having defeated his rivals, is now dictator for life. He plans to execute Vercingetorix, the leader of the Gauls, and Arsinoe, the sister of…
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Buy on Amazon2008 · Steven Saylor
The Seven Wonders is a historical novel by American author Steven Saylor, published by St. Martin's Press in 2012. It is the thirteenth book in…
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Buy on Amazon2014 · Steven Saylor
In 88 B.C., the world is on the brink of war, from Rome to Greece and Egypt. Gordianus, a young Roman living in Alexandria, makes a living solving…
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Buy on Amazon2015 · Steven Saylor
Wrath of the Furies (2015) by Steven Saylor follows the young Gordianus, waiting out chaos in Alexandria with Bethesda, who receives a cryptic…
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Companion & related books
Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.
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2010 · Steven Saylor
Steven Saylor is an American author known for writing historical novels. He studied history and classics at the University of Texas at Austin, where…
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Buy on Amazon2018 · Steven Saylor
Julius Caesar, appointed dictator for life by the Roman Senate, has pardoned his enemies and rewarded his friends. He is preparing to leave Rome to…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Roma Sub Rosa books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Roman Blood”. Start with “Roman Blood.”
How many books are in the Roma Sub Rosa series?
We list 17 books by Steven Saylor , published between 1991–2018.
Where can I buy the Roma Sub Rosa books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.