Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted June 25, 2022 · Member Share Posted June 25, 2022 Other than Steven Saylor, Lindsey Davis, and the SPQR series, what are some other Roman mysteries? There was one which I read during the 1990s but can't remember much about it. I think it was set during a dinner given by someone named Claudius, or similar. I just ordered a used copy of "Ghosts of Glenum" (Rosemary Rowe), which has a similar storyline. However, I want to say that this was set during the 150's or later. I've not yet sampled Rosemary Rowe's works, unless Glenum is the aforementioned mystery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted June 25, 2022 · Patron Share Posted June 25, 2022 I'm a sucker for the Ancient Rome whodunnit genre. I have read the Ruth Downie Medicus series. There is also this one, set in Britain during the reign of Commodus. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted June 25, 2022 · Member Author Share Posted June 25, 2022 How would you rate both of them? What are the protagonists like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted June 25, 2022 · Member Author Share Posted June 25, 2022 I really enjoy the Flavia Albia series, but I miss Falco. The Falco series were just better, in my opinion. I also enjoyed the Saylor series more so when it was set in 80-60 B.C. I also seem to vaguely recall reading a mystery set in the 410s-420s. This would have also been during the 1990s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted June 25, 2022 · Member Author Share Posted June 25, 2022 While the Falco series was a step above, in my opinion, the Flavia Albia series is also very enjoyable. It made me want some spiced wine, which influenced my grocery shopping yesterday. "Witche's Brew" isn't Roman, but it will have to do. I also have to order new wine glasses. Mine is recently chipped . Meijer didn't have any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romismatist Posted June 26, 2022 · Member Share Posted June 26, 2022 The Rosemary Rowe series is excellent in my opinion. I'd rate that series right up there with Steven Saylor and Lindsay Davis. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted June 26, 2022 · Member Author Share Posted June 26, 2022 Excellent! A used Ghosts of Glenum is on the way! Wouldn't that be a hoot if this is the mystery that I recalled from many years ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Egry Posted June 26, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted June 26, 2022 Not mystery books but the docu fiction books by Robert Harris. My personal favourite Pompeii, the trilogy of Cicero is worth the read also. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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