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Judgement of Caesar

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This man writes in such a comfortable style, that it is a pleasure to curl up with one of his books and while away an afternoon. I enjoyed the short stories more in that he focused on a particular part of roman living in each story. The novels balance more on the detective skills of the protagonist. But his novels are just as entrancing to read.

I'm a HUGE fan of this series and I preordered the book prior to publishing because I couldn't wait to see how the next chapter in the saga played out.

Unfortunately, I was dissapointed and let down by this latest installment. Although his historical references are still engaging and instructional, he failed to keep my interest in the ongoing characters in Gordianus' family. And where is the promised explanation of how Bethesda was miraculously returned to the family after supposedly drowning in the last book! Was Bethesda even present in this book? Yes, she sat with the family in the grandstands during the triumphs! Is that as extensive as her role is going to be from here on out?

The story was loose and not nearly as page turning as the others in the series. I really hope Saylor puts more effort into the next book, if there even is another.......

The Judgement of Caesar continues the saga of Gordianus the Finder in the same high style of the rest of the Sub-Rosa series. Our sleuth is present at the un-wrapping of Cleopatra and takes the back way to visit the tomb of Alexander. As usual, he unravels many a know along the way and then leaves us with... a cliff-hanger???
Make this one come out right, Steve.

I strongly suspect that The Judgement of Caesar and the rest of the the sub-rosa series will be read with pleasure 200 years from now.

A great suspense based in ancient Rome. It also gives a unique perspective on Caesar, Cleopatra, and the oft ignored Ptolemy.