{"product_id":"9780312582449","title":"A Mist of Prophecies : A Novel of Ancient Rome","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eA Mist of Prophecies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Steven Saylor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the year 48 B.C., Rome is in the midst of Civil War. As Pompey and Caesar fight for control of the Republic, Rome becomes a hotbed of intrigue, driven by espionage, greed and betrayals. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA beautiful young seeress staggers across the Roman marketplace and dies in the arms of Gordianus the Finder. Possibly mad and claiming no memory of her past, Cassandra— like her Trojan namesake—was reputed to have the gift of prophecy, a gift many in Rome would pay for handsomely...or resort to murder. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eObsessed with Cassandra's mystery, Gordianus investigates her murder. As he peels away the veils of secrecy surrounding her life and death, he discovers a web of conspiracy linking many of Rome's most ruthless and powerful women. Now Gordianus's pursuit not only endangers his own life, but could change the future of Rome.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“As usual, Saylor's research is impeccable, but the history never distracts from the very human drama.... With this intelligent and compelling story, Saylor shows once again why fans of ancient historicals regard him as the leader of the field.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (Starred Review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The problem with a writer with the brilliance of Steven Saylor is that he leaves almost impossible standards for other writers to measure up to. With A Mist of Prophecies, Saylor exceeds even his usual standards of excellence.” —\u003ci\u003eEl Paso Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Vivid and robust...exquisite detail and powerful drama.” —\u003ci\u003ePhiladelphia Inquirer \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“If you want to visit Rome—ancient Rome—this is the way to go!” —\u003ci\u003eOklahoman \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“It would be impossible to imagine a more stellar lineup of suspects in all imperial Rome.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A fascinating work!” —\u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“One of the best mystery series being published today...A pitch-perfect work...gripping prose.” —\u003ci\u003eAustin Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Saylor writes with such easy grace that the politics of these vicious times become as captivating to the reader as the mystery of Cassandra's life and violent death.” —\u003ci\u003eTampa Tribune \u0026amp; Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A gritty depiction of the underbelly of the great city in its heyday...The secret history of Rome has never been so fascinating.” —Maxim Jakubowski, \u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780312582449\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Minotaur Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40621725221070,"sku":"9780312582449","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_88032576-d632-4834-bdf7-200e4bca575b.jpg?v=1638494724","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780312582449","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}