Romarblod by Steven Saylor
Romarblod
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Steven Saylor
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Romarblod

Roma Sub Rosa #1

Steven Saylor

413 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction historical mystery informative mysterious fast-paced

Description

Elena asks that you come to the House of Swans at once... Compelled by this message, the wealthy, sybaritic Sextus Roscius goes not to his harlot, but to his doom—savagely murdered by unknown assassins. In the unseasonable heat of a spring morning...

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Community Reviews Summary of 317 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 80%
tense 40%
dark 30%
challenging 20%
informative 20%
emotional 10%
lighthearted 10%
reflective 10%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 16% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | No: 42%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 42%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.76

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