Ancient Rome is the setting for this gripping novel of sensuality, intrigue and murder. Gordianus is called upon to investigate the murder of several Egyptian envoys and to prevent the murder of Dio, the Egyptian ambassador. Gordianus soon finds that nothing is quite as it seems as he is plunged into the decadent milieu of Rome.
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Ancient Rome is the setting for this gripping novel of sensuality, intrigue and murder. Gordianus is called upon to investigate the murder of several Egyptian envoys and to prevent the murder of Dio, the Egyptian ambassador. Gordianus soon finds that nothing is quite as it seems as he is plunged into the decadent milieu of Rome.
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First U.s. Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 8vo. Original publisher's dark blue cloth, lettered gilt at the spine. Signed by the author on the title page. ISBN: 0312119127 Pages: 308 Fine in fine dust jacket.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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Good in Very Good jacket. Size: 6x1x9; Signed by Author on title page. Shelf wear to binding on corners, edges & spine. Light wear & soiling on edges of text block. Text and images unmarked. The dust jacket shows some light handling, in a mylar cover.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. An exceptional hardcover with a crisp dust jacket, a tight binding and an unmarked text. First edition, with a full number line. Signature of the author on the title page. From a private smoke free collection. Shipping within 24 hours, tracking number and delivery Confirmation.
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Near fine in very good dust jacket. SIGNED by author on title page (signature only). 1st edition, 1st printing, complete number line. Dust jacket is rubbed with mild edgewear and a frayed corner. Book essentially as new. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 308 p. Audience: General/trade. A SubRosa mystery by the author of 'The Triumph of Caeser' and 'The Seven Wonders'. Where possible, all books come with dust jacket in a protective mylar sleeve, sealed in a ziplock bag, wrapped in bubble wrap, shipped in a box.
