Now Gordianus begins his most dangerous case. Before the night is out, he will be murdered. But the ambassador, a philosopher named Dio, has come to ask for something Gordianus cannot give-help in staying alive. On a chill January evening in 56 B.C., two strange visitors to Rome-an Egyptian ambassador and a eunuch priest-seek out Gordianus the Finder whose specialty is solving murders. He divides his time between Berkeley, California, and Austin, Texas. He has appeared as an on-air expert on Roman history and life on The History Channel. **Steven Saylor** is the author of the long running series featuring Gordianus the Finder as well as the *New York Times* bestselling novel, *Roma*. There Gordianus will learn nothing is as it seems - not the damning evidence he uncovers, not the suspect he sends to trial, not even the real truth behind Dio's death which lies in secrets - not of state, but of the heart. Hired to investigate Dio's death by a beautiful woman with a scandalous reputation, he will follow a trail of political intrigue into the highest circles of power and the city's most hidden arenas of debauchery.

But the ambassador, a philosopher named Dio, has come to ask for something Gordianus cannot give - help in staying alive. EDITORIAL REVIEW: On a chill January evening in 56 B.C., two strange visitors to Rome - an Egyptian ambassador and a eunuch priest - seek out Gordianus the Finder whose specialty is solving murders.

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