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In the heart of the Roman Republic, a young Cicero turns to the famed private investigator Gordianus the Finder. The client seeks help to determine whether a man, accused of murdering his own father, should be acquitted or convicted. Gordianus must navigate Roman legal traditions, political intrigue, and the weight of public opinion to uncover the truth behind this brutal patricide.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Steven Saylor
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