Author: Ashley Gardner
Publisher: Jennifer Ashley
ISBN: 1946455016
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 127
Book Description
Leonidas, champion gladiator of Rome, is set free from the games by a mysterious benefactor who grants him freedom, a place to live, and Cassia, a scribe, to look after him in this historical mystery series by Ashley Gardner. Leonidas, once the most popular gladiator in Nero’s Rome, vows that he is finished with death when he is presented with the rudis, the wooden sword that means his freedom. Unfortunately, death constantly follows him, this time in the form of a murdered man to whom Leonidas is sent to collect a debt. Since Leonidas is the last person seen entering the man’s shop before the victim is found in a pool of blood, he fears he’ll be arrested for the crime and returned to the games, this time without hope of survival. A novella of the Leonidas the Gladiator mysteries.
Blood Debts: An Ancient Rome Historical Mystery
Author: Ashley Gardner
Publisher: Jennifer Ashley
ISBN: 1946455016
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 127
Book Description
Leonidas, champion gladiator of Rome, is set free from the games by a mysterious benefactor who grants him freedom, a place to live, and Cassia, a scribe, to look after him in this historical mystery series by Ashley Gardner. Leonidas, once the most popular gladiator in Nero’s Rome, vows that he is finished with death when he is presented with the rudis, the wooden sword that means his freedom. Unfortunately, death constantly follows him, this time in the form of a murdered man to whom Leonidas is sent to collect a debt. Since Leonidas is the last person seen entering the man’s shop before the victim is found in a pool of blood, he fears he’ll be arrested for the crime and returned to the games, this time without hope of survival. A novella of the Leonidas the Gladiator mysteries.
Publisher: Jennifer Ashley
ISBN: 1946455016
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 127
Book Description
Leonidas, champion gladiator of Rome, is set free from the games by a mysterious benefactor who grants him freedom, a place to live, and Cassia, a scribe, to look after him in this historical mystery series by Ashley Gardner. Leonidas, once the most popular gladiator in Nero’s Rome, vows that he is finished with death when he is presented with the rudis, the wooden sword that means his freedom. Unfortunately, death constantly follows him, this time in the form of a murdered man to whom Leonidas is sent to collect a debt. Since Leonidas is the last person seen entering the man’s shop before the victim is found in a pool of blood, he fears he’ll be arrested for the crime and returned to the games, this time without hope of survival. A novella of the Leonidas the Gladiator mysteries.
Leonidas the Gladiator Mysteries, Volume 1
Author: Ashley Gardner
Publisher: Jennifer Ashley
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 659
Book Description
A freed gladiator and a woman scribe solve crimes in Ancient Rome in the time of Nero. Blood of a Gladiator: Newly freed from the games, Leonidas the Gladiator must learn how to survive in Rome, aided only by Cassia, a scribe assigned to look after him. The two soon have to solve a brutal crime to keep Leonidas from being thrown back into the arena. Blood Debts: A baker’s debt to Leonidas soon turns dangerous, as his quest to be paid leads him to another murder he must solve. A Gladiator's Tale: Leonidas’s former lanista asks Leonidas and Cassia to look into the whereabouts of gladiators missing from the school. Soon Leonidas and Cassia are swept into a terrifying hunt for whoever has decided to slay gladiators.
Publisher: Jennifer Ashley
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 659
Book Description
A freed gladiator and a woman scribe solve crimes in Ancient Rome in the time of Nero. Blood of a Gladiator: Newly freed from the games, Leonidas the Gladiator must learn how to survive in Rome, aided only by Cassia, a scribe assigned to look after him. The two soon have to solve a brutal crime to keep Leonidas from being thrown back into the arena. Blood Debts: A baker’s debt to Leonidas soon turns dangerous, as his quest to be paid leads him to another murder he must solve. A Gladiator's Tale: Leonidas’s former lanista asks Leonidas and Cassia to look into the whereabouts of gladiators missing from the school. Soon Leonidas and Cassia are swept into a terrifying hunt for whoever has decided to slay gladiators.
Blood of a Gladiator: An Ancient Rome Historical Mystery
Author: Ashley Gardner
Publisher: Jennifer Ashley
ISBN: 1951041178
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
Rome, AD 62 Leonidas, champion gladiator of Rome, is set free from the games by a mysterious benefactor who grants him freedom, a place to live, and Cassia, a scribe, to look after him. But the benefactor is only so generous—Leonidas must pay his own way and Cassia’s, which means hiring himself out. The sharp-witted Cassia quickly lands him a post as a bodyguard, escorting a retired senator to Ostia. The journey soon turns deadly, as Leonidas and Cassia find themselves squarely in the middle of intrigue that reaches from the slums of the Subura to the Palatine Hill and the emperor Nero himself.
Publisher: Jennifer Ashley
ISBN: 1951041178
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
Rome, AD 62 Leonidas, champion gladiator of Rome, is set free from the games by a mysterious benefactor who grants him freedom, a place to live, and Cassia, a scribe, to look after him. But the benefactor is only so generous—Leonidas must pay his own way and Cassia’s, which means hiring himself out. The sharp-witted Cassia quickly lands him a post as a bodyguard, escorting a retired senator to Ostia. The journey soon turns deadly, as Leonidas and Cassia find themselves squarely in the middle of intrigue that reaches from the slums of the Subura to the Palatine Hill and the emperor Nero himself.
A Gladiator's Tale: An Ancient Rome Historical Mystery
Author: Ashley Gardner
Publisher: Jennifer Ashley
ISBN: 1951041429
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
Rome, AD 63 Leonidas, champion gladiator of Rome, is set free from the games by a mysterious benefactor who grants him freedom, a place to live, and Cassia, a scribe, to look after him in this historical mystery series by Ashley Gardner. Leonidas’s former trainer, Aemil, asks him to look into the disappearances of gladiators from his ludus. Leonidas and Cassia investigate, and soon uncover gruesome murders involving some of the wealthiest citizens of Rome. Leonidas pits his skills against an unknown killer who hunts gladiators from the back lanes of the Subura to prestigious villas atop Rome’s hills. He and Cassia must succeed in uncovering the murderer’s identity before Nero grows impatient and makes Leonidas pay for the chaos the killer has rained down upon his city.
Publisher: Jennifer Ashley
ISBN: 1951041429
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
Rome, AD 63 Leonidas, champion gladiator of Rome, is set free from the games by a mysterious benefactor who grants him freedom, a place to live, and Cassia, a scribe, to look after him in this historical mystery series by Ashley Gardner. Leonidas’s former trainer, Aemil, asks him to look into the disappearances of gladiators from his ludus. Leonidas and Cassia investigate, and soon uncover gruesome murders involving some of the wealthiest citizens of Rome. Leonidas pits his skills against an unknown killer who hunts gladiators from the back lanes of the Subura to prestigious villas atop Rome’s hills. He and Cassia must succeed in uncovering the murderer’s identity before Nero grows impatient and makes Leonidas pay for the chaos the killer has rained down upon his city.
A Disappearance in Drury Lane: A Regency Historical Mystery
Author: Ashley Gardner
Publisher: Jennifer Ashley
ISBN: 0986023892
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Cavalry captain Gabriel Lacey returns to Regency London from the Napoleonic wars to begin solving crimes that go unnoticed by the Bow Street Runners, which take him from the mansions of Mayfair to the backstreets of London's rookeries. As Captain Gabriel Lacey prepares for his upcoming wedding, his former neighbor, Marianne Simmons, asks for his help to find an actress friend who’s gone missing. Lacey agrees to help look for the actress, little realizing that the search will pit him against men who think nothing of abduction, assault, or sending incendiary devices to the innocent. At the same time, Lacey’s personal life is changing, and his time for investigation is frequently and frustratingly interrupted. He is also commanded by a new Bow Street Runner to assist in bringing down James Denis, a criminal with whom Lacey now has complicated ties. Lacey must help or else risk hanging alongside Denis. The search for the actress takes Lacey from elegant assembly rooms to the backstage of the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane, where he finds darkness in all corners. Lacey’s life and honor are constantly challenged as he tries to settle into his new life, until he realizes he can follow no code but his own.
Publisher: Jennifer Ashley
ISBN: 0986023892
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Cavalry captain Gabriel Lacey returns to Regency London from the Napoleonic wars to begin solving crimes that go unnoticed by the Bow Street Runners, which take him from the mansions of Mayfair to the backstreets of London's rookeries. As Captain Gabriel Lacey prepares for his upcoming wedding, his former neighbor, Marianne Simmons, asks for his help to find an actress friend who’s gone missing. Lacey agrees to help look for the actress, little realizing that the search will pit him against men who think nothing of abduction, assault, or sending incendiary devices to the innocent. At the same time, Lacey’s personal life is changing, and his time for investigation is frequently and frustratingly interrupted. He is also commanded by a new Bow Street Runner to assist in bringing down James Denis, a criminal with whom Lacey now has complicated ties. Lacey must help or else risk hanging alongside Denis. The search for the actress takes Lacey from elegant assembly rooms to the backstage of the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane, where he finds darkness in all corners. Lacey’s life and honor are constantly challenged as he tries to settle into his new life, until he realizes he can follow no code but his own.
A Book of Golden Deeds
Author: Charlotte Mary Yonge
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN:
Category : Europe
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN:
Category : Europe
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Dark Omens
Author: Rosemary Rowe
Publisher: Severn House Paperbacks
ISBN: 9781847514905
Category : Detective and mystery stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"A perplexing new mystery for Libertus set against the backdrop of a Roman Britain in turmoil at the death of the Emperor"--Jacket.
Publisher: Severn House Paperbacks
ISBN: 9781847514905
Category : Detective and mystery stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"A perplexing new mystery for Libertus set against the backdrop of a Roman Britain in turmoil at the death of the Emperor"--Jacket.
Gladiatrix
Author: Russell Whitfield
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1429967013
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
The Ancient Roman public's hunger for gladiatorial combat has never been greater. The Emperor Domitian's passion for novelty and variety in the arena has given rise to a very different kind of warrior: the Gladiatrix. Sole survivor of a shipwreck off the coast of Asia Minor, Lysandra finds herself the property of Lucius Balbus, owner of the foremost Ludus for female gladiators in the Eastern Empire. Lysandra, a member of an ancient Spartan sect of warrior priestesses, refuses to accept her new status as a slave. Forced to fight for survival, her deadly combat skills win the adoration of the crowds, the respect of Balbus. But Lysandra's Spartan pride also earns her powerful enemies: Sorina, Gladiatrix Prima and leader of the Barbarian faction, and the sadistic Numidian trainer, Nastasen. When plans are laid for the ultimate combat spectacle to honor the visit of the emperor's powerful new emissary, Lysandra must face her greatest and deadliest trial. This is a thrilling first novel that combines fascinating historical detail with blistering action.
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1429967013
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
The Ancient Roman public's hunger for gladiatorial combat has never been greater. The Emperor Domitian's passion for novelty and variety in the arena has given rise to a very different kind of warrior: the Gladiatrix. Sole survivor of a shipwreck off the coast of Asia Minor, Lysandra finds herself the property of Lucius Balbus, owner of the foremost Ludus for female gladiators in the Eastern Empire. Lysandra, a member of an ancient Spartan sect of warrior priestesses, refuses to accept her new status as a slave. Forced to fight for survival, her deadly combat skills win the adoration of the crowds, the respect of Balbus. But Lysandra's Spartan pride also earns her powerful enemies: Sorina, Gladiatrix Prima and leader of the Barbarian faction, and the sadistic Numidian trainer, Nastasen. When plans are laid for the ultimate combat spectacle to honor the visit of the emperor's powerful new emissary, Lysandra must face her greatest and deadliest trial. This is a thrilling first novel that combines fascinating historical detail with blistering action.
The Custom House Murders: A Regency Historical Mystery
Author: Ashley Gardner
Publisher: Jennifer Ashley
ISBN: 1951041291
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
James Denis gives Captain Lacey a task, to deliver a mysterious package to a man with an office near the Custom House on the bank of the Thames. Lacey, who has been drawn into danger delivering items for Denis before, opens the package to find a single chess piece, a white queen. The piece tells Lacey nothing, but he soon realizes it plays deeply into Denis’s ongoing battle for control of London’s underworld. Meanwhile Lacey encounters an old army friend just returned from Antigua, who is being accused of smuggling and possibly murder. Lacey decides to help the man, whom he considers honorable, to clear his name. But Lacey is drawn farther into the dark games of James Denis and his rival, until only his wits and memories from his past can save himself and his family from gravest danger. Book 15 of the Captain Lacey Regency Mysteries
Publisher: Jennifer Ashley
ISBN: 1951041291
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
James Denis gives Captain Lacey a task, to deliver a mysterious package to a man with an office near the Custom House on the bank of the Thames. Lacey, who has been drawn into danger delivering items for Denis before, opens the package to find a single chess piece, a white queen. The piece tells Lacey nothing, but he soon realizes it plays deeply into Denis’s ongoing battle for control of London’s underworld. Meanwhile Lacey encounters an old army friend just returned from Antigua, who is being accused of smuggling and possibly murder. Lacey decides to help the man, whom he considers honorable, to clear his name. But Lacey is drawn farther into the dark games of James Denis and his rival, until only his wits and memories from his past can save himself and his family from gravest danger. Book 15 of the Captain Lacey Regency Mysteries
Captain Lacey Regency Mysteries, Volume 1
Author: Ashley Gardner
Publisher: Jennifer Ashley
ISBN: 1941229123
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 856
Book Description
Publisher: Jennifer Ashley
ISBN: 1941229123
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 856
Book Description