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Steven Saylor

Roman Blood

Step back in time to 80 BC in Rome and meet Gordianus the Finder, a detective and advisor to some of the most powerful figures in Rome, including Cicero. In this mystery, Gordianus must solve a murder that could topple the Republic. Like Marcus Corvinus, Gordianus operates in a richly detailed historical setting, and his investigations shed light on the political intrigue and social dynamics of the ancient world.

Lindsey Davis

The Silver Pigs

Meet Falco, a private investigator and part-time informer, in the first book of the series set in ancient Rome. Falco is hired by a senator's daughter to investigate a plot against her father and uncovers a conspiracy that threatens the very foundation of the Roman Empire. Like Marcus Corvinus, Falco is a witty and resourceful sleuth who uses his wits and knowledge of the ancient world to unravel complex mysteries.

Lawrence Durrell

The Alexandria Quartet

This series of four novels by Lawrence Durrell explores the lives and relationships of a group of expatriates living in Alexandria, Egypt, during the early 20th century. With its lush prose and complex characters, the series offers a rich and immersive portrait of a city and a time that has since vanished. Like Marcus Corvinus, the series offers a glimpse into a different world, one that is both exotic and familiar.

Rosemary Sutcliff

The Eagle of the Ninth

This classic children's novel tells the story of a young Roman officer named Marcus who sets out on a dangerous journey to the north of Britain to recover the lost eagle standard of his father's legion. Along the way, he encounters fierce tribes, treacherous landscapes, and a mysterious druid. Like Marcus Corvinus, the novel offers a thrilling adventure set in the ancient world.

Thomas B. Costain

The Silver Chalice

This epic novel tells the story of a young Greek slave who is commissioned to create a silver chalice for the Last Supper.