John Maddox Roberts Ordre des livres

Caius Julius Caesar, now dictator of Rome, has decided to revise the Roman calendar, which has become out of sync with the seasons. As if this weren't already an unpopular move, Caesar has brought in astronomers and astrologers from abroad, including Egyptians, Greeks, Indians, and Persians. Decius is appointed to oversee this project, which he knows rankles the Roman public: "To be told by a pack of Chaldeans and Egyptians how to conduct their duties towards the gods was intolerable." Not long after the new calendar project begins, two of the foreigners are murdered. Decius begins his investigations, and, as the body count increases, it seems that an Indian fortune-teller popular with patrician Roman ladies is also involved. Decius figures out the fortune-teller's scam and also exposes the foreign astrologer who carried out these murders—almost losing his life in the process. This latest in the acclaimed series is sure to please historical mystery fans.

Der neue historische Kriminalroman der SPQR-Serie dreht sich um Gaius Julius Caesars Plan, den Kalender im Imperium zu reformieren. Wissenschaftler aus aller Welt sind in Rom versammelt, doch als einer von ihnen ermordet wird, müssen die Überlebenden um ihr Leben fürchten. Decius Caecilius Metellus ermittelt unter heiklen Bedingungen.

Hannibal's Children answered the fascinating question "What if Rome fell to Carthage, then rose again?" Now, the Romans' victory is complete--but their legendary unity will be tested.

Roman magistrate Decius Caecilius Metellus must discover who is killing the priests of Apollo before the countryside explodes in violence.

Set against the backdrop of Campania, Decius Caecilius Metellus, a praetor peregrinus, faces unexpected challenges when a priest's daughter is murdered near Vesuvius. While enjoying a break with his wife, Julia, the couple's tranquility is shattered as Decius must navigate the complexities of justice in a foreign land. He is determined to uncover the truth and protect a young boy wrongfully accused by the townspeople, highlighting themes of innocence, justice, and the burdens of authority.