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Set in the Roman Republic, Gordinianus the Finder is hired by Cicero to find the killer of a Roman citizen. Cicero is currently defending the man's son who is accused of patricide and faces a horrible death. The trial and investigation takes place during the time when Sulla is dictator and Gordianus finds himself involved in events that are as dangerous politically as they are personally.
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Plot & Themes

Tone of story    -   very upbeat How difficult to spot villain?    -   Challenging Time/era of story:    -   1600-1899 Kid or adult book?    -   Adult or Young Adult Book

Main Character

Gender    -   Male Profession/status:    -   champion of justice Age:    -   20's-30's

Setting

Europe    -   Yes European country:    -   Italy

Writing Style

Accounts of torture and death?    -   very gorey references to deaths/dead bodies and torture Amount of dialog    -   roughly even amounts of descript and dialog

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