A review by plantbirdwoman
Spqr I: The Kings Gambit by John Roberts

3.0

John Maddox Roberts' series of mysteries set in ancient Rome in the time of the Caesars and featuring Decius Caecilius Metellus as his "gumshoe" are a fascinating read for anyone interested in that period of history. These stories, while clearly fictional, are bases on historical fact and feature historical figures. They are extremely well researched and offer insights into Roman culture that are not necessarily possible with a purely straightforward telling of history. The series is best read in order to keep everything in proper perspective. The King's Gambit is a worty introduction.