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Catilina's Riddle (Gordianus the Finder, Bk 3)
Catilina's Riddle - Gordianus the Finder, Bk 3
Author: Steven Saylor
When Gordianus the Finder deserts the fierce intrigues of Rome for domesticity on an Etruscan farm, his brilliant patron, the orator Cicero, draws him back with a curious proposal: keep Catilina, Cicero's radical rival, under a watchful eye. — Reluctantly, Gordianus complies -- and soon, despite himself, becomes intrigued by the notorious pop...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780804112697
ISBN-10: 080411269X
Publication Date: 1994
Pages: 480
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  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 41 ratings
Publisher: Fawcett
Book Type: Paperback
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hardtack avatar reviewed Catilina's Riddle (Gordianus the Finder, Bk 3) on + 2701 more book reviews
This is another very good story in the series. I am often amazed at how I start a book in this series, and initially find it not as interesting as I hoped, but then something happens and I find myself turning the pages.

There are essentially two separate plots in the book. And both leave you wondering if Gordianus will suffer a deep personal tragedy.

Still, in regard to this particular book, I think it could easily have been 100-150 pages shorter and still be a fine tale.
reviewed Catilina's Riddle (Gordianus the Finder, Bk 3) on + 14 more book reviews
A mystery of ancient Rome. Gordianus, the finder moves to an Etruscan farm. He is asked by Cicero to watch his political rival and provide him with housing should he ask. When Godianus finds a headless corpse in his stables, he is swept into a dangerous mystery.
reviewed Catilina's Riddle (Gordianus the Finder, Bk 3) on + 31 more book reviews
Very interesting historical mystery, intertwined with real historical figures. Makes Roman times come to life.


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