Wrath of the Furies by Steven SaylorMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
I LOVE Steven Saylor’s writing and this book is no exception. The plot takes its inspiration from the simultaneous slaughter of all Romans based in Asia Minor on a single day in 88 BCE, as perpetrated by King Mithridates. Classed as “A Novel of the Ancient World”, it follows the exploits of the young Gordianus of Rome—currently residing in Alexandria—as he tries to find out what has become of his old tutor.
While I’m grateful that Saylor has found a way to give us more of Gordianus (these are in fact prequels to his earlier tales), I confess to being sorry that he didn’t end up passing the torch to Gordianus’s daughter, Diana.
For anyone new to Saylor’s novels, I’d recommend they begin at the beginning with “Roman Blood” and “Arms of Nemesis”.
But that’s just my own humble opinion…what do you think? Do let me know!
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