Set against the backdrop of ancient Rome, the narrative delves into a world rife with blackmail, corruption, and treachery. As characters navigate the treacherous political landscape, themes of power and betrayal unfold, culminating in murder that highlights the darker aspects of Roman glory. The story intricately weaves personal ambitions with the brutal realities of survival in a society where loyalty is fleeting and danger lurks at every corner.
SPQR Seria
Głównym bohaterem serii jest Decimus Caecilius Metellus, zdeterminowany śledczy z wpływowej rodziny, który stawia czoła zawirowaniom starożytnego Rzymu. W mrocznych zaułkach miasta, pełnych intryg i niebezpieczeństw, Metellus prowadzi śledztwa, odkrywając tajemnice rzymskiej biurokracji. Każda opowieść ukazuje nie tylko pasjonujące dochodzenia, ale także nieustanne zagrożenia związane z politycznymi ambicjami w imperium.
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Spqr II
- 288 stron
- 11 godzin czytania
As the Roman Republic expands its frontiers, murder rules the streets of Rome, a situation that draws the interest of civil servant Decius Caecilius Metellus the Younger, who is determined to infiltrate the murderous group he deems responsible
Sacrilège à Rome
- 286 stron
- 11 godzin czytania
De retour des Gaules, Décius Cécilius Métellus comptait jouir sans entrave de son nouveau statut de sénateur. Mais la profanation d'un rite sacré par un patricien corrompu déchaîne rapidement la colère de ses pairs. Si les qualités de Décius l'imposent comme investigateur officiel, il devra compter sur l'aide précieuse de la nièce de César, car, bientôt, des meurtres d'une rare violence s'abattent sur la ville... Une plongée étonnante dans les arcanes de la République romaine, où festins de Lucullus et tentatives d'empoisonnement rythment le quotidien d'un détective peu ordinaire.
Kiedy rzymski senator Decjusz Cecyliusz Metellus Młodszy otrzymuje propozycję uczestnictwa w misji dyplomatycznej do Aleksandrii, wykorzystuje tę okazję do ucieczki przed wrogami, czyhającymi w Wiecznym Mieście. Delektuje się w egzotycznej afrykańskiej metropolii przyjemnościami życia, kiedy nagle skory do gniewu matematyk ginie w tajemniczych okolicznościach. Jego śmierć zbiega się w czasie z apokaliptycznymi wizjami charyzmatycznego przyw�dcy Ataksasa. Zaintrygowany Decjusz wszczyna śledztwo w sprawie tej haniebnej zbrodni. Nagle Decjusz odkrywa siatkę konspirator�w o szerokim zasięgu, znacznie bardziej niebezpieczną niż spodziewał się znaleźć.
Każda kultura ma swoje szalone rozrywki, ale rzymskie Saturnalia postrzegane są jako dziadek ich wszystkich. Barwna, fikcyjna relacja Johna Maddoxa Robertsa z dorocznego wydarzenia, mającego miejsce w Rzymie pierwszego wieku jest historycznie poprawnym obrazem eksces�w, ze zwykłym, zamkniętym życiem miasta, wszystkimi zasadami i prawami, w większości nieskutecznymi, a nawet niewolnikami, mającymi zezwolenie by świętować bez ograniczeń.
Spqr VI
- 288 stron
- 11 godzin czytania
Like so many young men in later generations, Roman playboy/detective Decius Caecilius Metellus the Younger is faced with the necessity of serving in his country's armed forces. Since a dangerous enemy has become powerful in the politics of Rome, Decius is just as well out of the city for a while. He sets out to join Caesar in Gaul (where the general has come and seen, but has as yet not been able to conquer. The occupying Roman army is at a standstill. When Decius shows up in full parade regalia (much to the amusement of the more informally uniformed veterans) and accompanied only by his young personal slave. Caesar sets him the task of discovering who murdered one of his centurions, a cruel and unfair officer feared and hated by every man of the one hundred soldiers under him. A further prod to Decius is that the main suspect is a youth whose father is a close friend of the Metellus family. With Caesar's decree that another killer be found in a matter of hours or the young man dies, Decius has his work cut out for him. John Maddox Roberts's series set in the first century A.D. vividly brings to readers a strong sense of the everyday life of the ancient Romans in the context of our own.
The Tribune's Curse
- 258 stron
- 10 godzin czytania
Set in the ancient Roman Empire, this installment of the Decius Caecilius Metellus series blends historical authenticity with modern sensibilities. The narrative explores the pressures of political office-seeking while introducing a surreal twist: a cultured city descends into chaos due to the wrath of a cursed individual. This juxtaposition of familiar political themes with an extraordinary scenario creates a compelling backdrop for the unfolding mystery.
The River God's Vengeance
- 302 strony
- 11 godzin czytania
Set against the backdrop of ancient Rome, the story follows Decius Caecilius Metellus the Younger as he navigates the pressures of his aedileship. Tasked with organizing lavish games to entertain the public, he grapples with the financial burden and the responsibility of upholding the city's laws and infrastructure. As he strives to be the savior of the State, Decius faces the challenge of balancing spectacle with civic duty, highlighting the complexities of leadership and public expectation in a tumultuous era.
Dispatched to the Mediterranean to clear the sea of pirates, playboy detective Decius Caecilius Metellus is forced to humor an overenthusiastic Princess Cleopatra and decipher clues that hint at a larger conspiracy behind increasing pirate activity.
Spqr X: A Point of Law: A Mystery
- 272 strony
- 10 godzin czytania
Decius Caecilius Metellus is moving up in the world. He's won some money and glory fighting pirates in the Mediterranean and expects a speedy election to the office of praetor.That all changes when a man he's never seen before publicly accuses him of corruption. Decius and his powerful family of Rome's leading politicians scramble to prepare a defense. However, the day of the trial they are greeted with a strange surprise on the steps of the courthouse: the corpse of the man who made the accusation. Now Decius is up against a much more serious charge of murder. It may cost him his chance to run for office, but not if he can help it.Roberts once again masterfully sets Decius and his adventures against the background of this famed and crumbling Republic, enriching his story with historical detail and the immortal personalities of the day.
Under Vesuvius
- 224 strony
- 8 godzin czytania
Set against the backdrop of Campania, Decius Caecilius Metellus, a praetor peregrinus, faces unexpected challenges when a priest's daughter is murdered near Vesuvius. While enjoying a break with his wife, Julia, the couple's tranquility is shattered as Decius must navigate the complexities of justice in a foreign land. He is determined to uncover the truth and protect a young boy wrongfully accused by the townspeople, highlighting themes of innocence, justice, and the burdens of authority.
SPQR XII: Oracle of the Dead
- 230 stron
- 9 godzin czytania
Roman magistrate Decius Caecilius Metellus must discover who is killing the priests of Apollo before the countryside explodes in violence.
