A Gladiator Dies Only Once: The Further Investigations of Gordianus the Finder
Roma Sub Rosa, Book 11
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Ralph Cosham
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Steven Saylor
About this listen
Steven Saylor’s Roma Sub Rosa series, set in the later Roman Republic and featuring Gordianus the Finder, has garnered unusual acclaim from listeners and reviewers alike, establishing him as one of the preeminent historical mystery writers.
In A Gladiator Dies Only Once, the second collection of his award-winning stories featuring Gordianus, Saylor more than meets his own high standards. Set between the events of his novelsRomanBlood and Catilina’s Riddle, these nine stories of previously untold adventures from the early career of Gordianus - when his adopted son, Eco, was still a mute boy and his wife, Bethesda, was but his slave - will delight Saylor’s many fans while illuminating details of the ancient world like no other writer can.
Included are “The Consul’s Wife”, which involves a twisted search for truth behind a threatening blind item in the Acta Diurna. In “The White Fawn”, Gordianus must deal with a kidnapping and murder during the revolt of Sertorius. “Archimedes’ Tomb” tells the story behind Cicero’s discovery of Archimedes’ tomb. Finally, “If a Cyclops Could Vanish in a Blink of an Eye” brings up a perplexing domestic situation in Gordianus’ own home.
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When Marcus Didius Falco encounters the young and very pretty Sosia Camillina in the Forum, he senses immediately that there is something amiss. When she confesses that she is fleeing for her life, Falco offers to help her and, in doing so, gets himself mixed up in a deadly plot involving stolen ingots, dangerous and dark political machinations, and, most hazardous of all, one Helena Justina - a brash, indomitable senator's daughter connected to the very traitors that Falco has sworn to expose.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Completely brillant
- By Lynn on 01-25-20
By: Lindsey Davis
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A Shadow in Summer
- Long Price Quartet, Book 1
- By: Daniel Abraham
- Narrated by: Neil Shah
- Length: 14 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 307
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 271
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Story4 out of 5 stars 268
The powerful city-state of Saraykeht is a bastion of peace and culture, a major center of commerce and trade. Its economy depends on the power of the captive spirit Seedless, an and at bound to the poet-sorcerer Heshai for life. Enter the Galts, an empire committed to laying waste to all lands with their ferocious army. Saraykeht has always been too strong for the Galts to attack, but now they see an opportunity.
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4 out of 5 stars
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REALLY Hard to Rate!
- By Trip Williams on 04-27-15
By: Daniel Abraham
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Imperium
- A Novel of Ancient Rome
- By: Robert Harris
- Narrated by: Simon Jones
- Length: 12 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,022
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,159
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,163
When Tiro, the confidential secretary (and slave) of a Roman senator, opens the door to a terrified stranger on a cold November morning, he sets in motion a chain of events that will eventually propel his master into one of the most suspenseful courtroom dramas in history.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Engrossing read
- By Everett Leiter on 08-16-07
By: Robert Harris
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The Mask of Apollo
- By: Mary Renault
- Narrated by: Barnaby Edwards
- Length: 15 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 82
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 70
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 70
In a vivid depiction of Ancient Greece and its legendary heroes, The Mask of Apollo tells the story of Nikeratos, the gifted tragic actor at the centre of political and cultural activity in Athens, 400 B. C. Wherever he goes, Nikeratos carries a golden mask of Apollo, a relic and reminder of an age when the theatre was at the height of its greatness and talent. Only a mascot at first, the mask gradually turns into Nikeratos' conscience as he encounters famous thinkers, actors, and philosophers, including the famous Plato himself.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The Author, Mary Renault, UNMASKED by her Apollo
- By James on 05-12-15
By: Mary Renault
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Mistress of Rome
- Empress of Rome, Book 1
- By: Kate Quinn
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Wiley
- Length: 15 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 682
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 612
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Story4 out of 5 stars 607
Thea is a slave girl from Judaea, passionate, musical, and guarded. Purchased as a toy for the spiteful heiress Lepida Pollia, Thea will become her mistress' rival for the love of Arius the Barbarian, Rome's newest and most savage gladiator. His love brings Thea the first happiness of her life, but that is quickly ended when a jealous Lepida tears them apart.
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4 out of 5 stars
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If you loved the series Rome; don't miss this.
- By Dixie Diva on 12-16-15
By: Kate Quinn
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Cleopatra's Daughter
- A Novel
- By: Michelle Moran
- Narrated by: Wanda McCaddon
- Length: 11 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 673
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 475
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Story4 out of 5 stars 481
The marriage of Marc Antony and Cleopatra is one of the greatest love stories of all time, a tale of unbridled passion with earth-shaking political consequences. Feared and hunted by the powers in Rome, the lovers choose to die by their own hands as the triumphant armies of Antony's vengeful rival, Octavian, sweep into Egypt. Their three orphaned children are taken in chains to Rome; only two---the 10-year-old twins Selene and Alexander---survive the journey.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A pretty engaging story
- By Annette on 12-23-09
By: Michelle Moran
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The Snow Empress
- By: Laura Joh Rowland
- Narrated by: James Yaegashi
- Length: 10 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 128
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 64
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Story4 out of 5 stars 65
Chosen by Publishers Weekly as a Best Book of 2007, The Snow Empress showcases author Laura Joh Rowland's deep understanding of 17th-century Japan and her impeccable gift of storytelling. This thrilling novel finds samurai detective Sano Ichirõ working to gain freedom for his son by investigating the murder of a lord's beloved mistress.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Japanophile delight
- By Lee M. MD on 03-21-09
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Jester Leaps In
- A Medieval Mystery
- By: Alan Gordon
- Narrated by: Fleet Cooper
- Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 34
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 32
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 30
In 13th century Europe, political turmoil is the order of the day and the Fool's Guild and its agents - jesters, jugglers, and knaves to a man - works behind the scenes to manipulate events, trying to maintain a balance of power. Theophilos, a member of the Guild known by many names, is still recovering from his last mission during which he was severely wounded and nearly lost his life but, in the person of Viola, found himself an apprentice and a wife. But there is no rest for the wicked.
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5 out of 5 stars
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further entertainment
- By wylie smith on 09-16-24
By: Alan Gordon
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The Reluctant Swordsman
- By: Dave Duncan
- Narrated by: Donald Corren
- Length: 11 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 528
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 475
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 477
Wallie Smith can feel the pain. He goes to the hospital, remembers the doctors and the commotion, but when he wakes up it all seems like a dream. However, if that was a dream how do you explain waking up in another body and in another world? Little Wallie finds himself in the physique of a barbarian swordsman, accompanied by both an eccentric priest babbling about the Goddess and a voluptuous slave girl. Is this a rude awakening or a dream come true?
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4 out of 5 stars
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An enjoyable listen
- By Joe on 10-21-12
By: Dave Duncan
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Black Wolves
- By: Kate Elliott
- Narrated by: Richard Ferrone
- Length: 28 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 94
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 87
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Story4 out of 5 stars 87
He lost his honor long ago. Captain Kellas was lauded as the king's most faithful servant until the day he failed in his duty. Dismissed from service, his elite regiment disbanded, he left the royal palace and took up another life. Now a battle brews within the palace that threatens to reveal deadly secrets and spill over into open war. The king needs a loyal soldier to protect him. Can a disgraced man ever be trusted?"
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very engaging. Can't wait for book 2
- By Claudia Alderman on 01-15-16
By: Kate Elliott
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Hero of Rome
- By: Douglas Jackson
- Narrated by: Cornelius Garrett
- Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 163
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 143
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 144
The Roman grip on Britain is weakening. Emperor Nero has turned his face away from this far-flung outpost. The Druids are on the rise, spreading seeds of rebellion among the British tribes. Roman cruelty and exploitation has angered their British subjects. The warrior queen Boudicca will lead the tribes to war. Standing against the rising tide of Boudicca's rebellion is Roman Tribune, Gaius Valerius Verrens, Commander of the veteran legions at Colonia.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good story, well told and well read
- By Mike Varley on 10-01-14
By: Douglas Jackson
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The Last Sacrifice
- By: Hank Hanegraaff, Sigmund Brouwer
- Narrated by: Doug Lamoreux
- Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 47
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 32
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 33
Helius, Nero's most trusted advisor, anticipates the death of his sworn enemy, the legendary warrior Gallus Sergius Vitas, scheduled to die a gruesome death in the arena. However, the badly beaten man who appears in the amphitheater is not who he seems. Rescued by a stranger and given a mysterious scroll, Vitas is told that he must decipher this letter to find the answers he needs. It is a letter that Helius is also determined to decipher and to keep hidden from Nero.
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5 out of 5 stars
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interacting historical drama
- By Michael E. on 12-27-16
By: Hank Hanegraaff, and others
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The Robe
- By: Lloyd C. Douglas
- Narrated by: Stuart Langton
- Length: 22 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,139
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 872
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Story5 out of 5 stars 874
A Roman soldier, Marcellus, wins Christ's robe as a gambling prize. He then sets forth on a quest to find the truth about the Nazarene's robe, a quest that reaches to the very roots and heart of Christianity. Set against the vividly drawn background of ancient Rome, this is a timeless story of adventure, faith, and romance, a tale of spiritual longing and ultimate redemption.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Simply the Best
- By Jerrilynn on 11-18-05
By: Lloyd C. Douglas
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Hand of Isis
- By: Jo Graham
- Narrated by: Gigi Shane
- Length: 16 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 37
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 32
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 33
Charmian is handmaiden to Cleopatra. She is also an oracle, gifted with ancient memories that may hold the key to preserving Egypt. Through blood and fire, war and peace, love and death, she will face a desperate struggle that will remake the future of the world.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Reader does not know how to pronounce words
- By Gail N. on 07-31-19
By: Jo Graham
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The Alchemist's Apprentice
- By: Dave Duncan
- Narrated by: Victor Bevine
- Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 219
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 109
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Story4 out of 5 stars 108
When the Council of 10 takes the seer Nostradamus into custody, suspecting him of poisoning a friend of the prince, his young apprentice must unravel a web of magic and murder if he is to have any future of his own.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent Book.
- By DoktorK on 07-12-08
By: Dave Duncan
What listeners say about A Gladiator Dies Only Once: The Further Investigations of Gordianus the Finder
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- Leslie
- 06-01-21
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- Christine Santiago
- 01-20-23
Stephen Sailor Gordianus books
We’ll written. A trip around the old Roman world. Enjoy the detective uncovering a complicated mystery each book. I also enjoy the progression of his family. These are a fabulous fun look at history while following a fictional detective. Brilliant work!
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- James W.
- 06-22-19
Entertaining collection of short Gordianus stories
This is a collection of short mystery stories featuring Gordianus the Finder. Some of the stories are very light-hearted "mysteries" while others deal with murder. All of them make for easy and absorbing reading. In each story Gordianus must use his detective skills to find the answer. Steven Saylor is a great storyteller and does a wonderful job of setting the stage in the context of Roman culture. I would highly recommend both the Gordianus series but also this collection of stories. The narrator, Ralph Cosham, is well suited to read these stories.
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-27-21
Great book
I love listing to The Finder solve mystery! I like how it isn’t your standard detective story about some cop who brings down the bad guy but rather it takes place in Ancient Rome!!!
And its read by Ralph Cosham I’m always so happy when he is reading a book!! I wish I sounded like him when I read!!
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