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Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Pennsylvania

A Commissario Alec Blume Novel

On a hot summer morning, Arturo Clemente is sloppily murdered in his Roman apartment by a mysterious slasher. When his wife, an eminent politician, finds his body, she swiftly springs into action--by calling the Ministry of the Interior.

By the time police inspector Alec Blume arrives at the scene, evidence has been collected, command taken, and, in short--his investigation has been compromised. As the details of the case continue to trickle out, Blume soon realizes he is being watched from on high--and that solving this crime may be the least of his worries. Losing sleep and unsure who to trust, Blume feels the case spinning out of control: does anyone involved evenwant justice? At what price will it come? And who runs this town--the police, the politicians, or organized criminals?

In this riveting novel, we are introduced to Blume, an American expatriate and seasoned police veteran. Intelligent yet sometimes petulant, instinctive yet flawed, Blume is a likeable and trustworthy protagonist for this, the first installment of a gritty and promising series.

The Dogs of Rome

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#hardcover #fiction #italian #mystery #occult #police #rome #supernatural 

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

A grieving young widow, seeking answers to her husband's death, becomes entangled in an investigation steeped in the darkest mysteries of Rome.

Sandra Vega, a forensic analyst with the Roman police department, mourns deeply for a marriage that ended too soon. A few months ago, in the dead of night, her husband, an up-and-coming journalist, plunged to his death at the top of a high-rise construction site. The police ruled it an accident. Sanda is convinced it was anything but.

Launching her own inquiries, Sanda finds herself on a dangerous trail, working the same case that she is convinced led to her husband's murder. An investigation which is deeply entwined with a series of disappearances that has swept the city, and brings Sandra ever closer to a centuries-old secret society that will do anything to stay in the shadows.

The Lost Girls of Rome

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Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Illinois

History

An Anthology of New Translations

Latin Lyric and Elegiac Poetry

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Steven Saylor

Steven Saylor's Roma Sub Rosa series of novels, set in the later Roman Republic and featuring Gordianus the Finder, has garnered unusual acclaim from readers and reviewers alike, establishing him as one of the pre-eminent 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 novels Roman Blood and Catilina's Riddle, these 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.

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Texas

The Further Investigations of Gordianus the Finder

Steven Saylor's Roma Sub Rosa series of novels, set in the later Roman Republic and featuring Gordianus the Finder, has garnered unusual acclaim from readers and reviewers alike, establishing him as one of the pre-eminent 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 novels Roman Blood and Catilina's Riddle, these 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.

A Gladiator Dies Only Once

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Francine Rivers

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

This classic series has inspired nearly 2 million readers. Both loyal fans and new readers will want the latest edition of this beloved series. This edition includes a foreword from the publisher, a preface from Francine Rivers and discussion questions suitable for personal and group use. #2 An Echo in the Darkness: Turning away from the opulence of Rome, Marcus is led by a whispering voice from the past into a journey that could set him free from the darkness of his soul.

An Echo in the Darkness

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Mary Beard

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Florida

Ruling the Ancient Roman World

*ARC* Emperor of Rome

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Colleen McCullough

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Minnesota

A Novel

A story tracing the creation of Republican Rome presents those who founded an empire, including Marius and Sulla, each determined to become the First Man of Rome

The First Man in Rome

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California

"Funny, moving. . . I defy anyone to finish this story without tears in their eyes." --Graeme Simsion, bestselling author of The Rosie Project

What would you do if you knew you only had 100 days left to live? For Lucio Battistini, it's a chance to spend the rest of his life the way he always should have--by making every moment count.

Imperfect, unfaithful, but loveable Lucio has been thrown out of the house by his wife and is sleeping at his father-in-law's bombolini bakery when he learns he has inoperable cancer. So begin the last hundred days of Lucio's life, as he attempts to right his wrongs, win back his wife (the love of his life and afterlife), and spend the next three months enjoying every moment with a zest he hasn't felt in years. In 100 epigrammatic chapters--one for each of Lucio's remaining days on earth--100 Days of Happiness is as delicious as a hot doughnut and a morning cappuccino. 

Wistful, touching, and often hilarious, 100 Days of Happiness reminds us all to remember the preciousness of life and what matters most.

100 Days of Happiness

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Travel through Italy with this guide to 4 great cities with over 300 color pictures. Immerse yourself in these Italian cities’ civilizations, art, history and cuisines.  Also includes 11 typical Italian recipes.

Maryland

Civilization, Art, History and Cuisine

Rome and the Vatican City, Venice, Florence, Naples

#paperback #historicalfiction #rome #nero #greatfireofrome 

Michigan

The splendor and pagan excesses of Roman society are confronted by the life-changing faith of Christianity in this historically accurate fiction work. Guaranteed fiction!

The Flames of Rome

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Henry Winterfeld

Clara Winston

Richard Winston

Arizona

In these two delightful history-mysteries, seven boys in Ancient Rome solve strange crimes . . . thanks to some help from their cranky teacher, a little bit of logic, and a lot of amusing misadventure.

Yes, Rufus wrote CAIUS IS A DUMBBELL on his tablet at school, but no, he did not break into the schoolroom, did not tie up his teacher, and certainly did not paint his slur about Caius on the Temple of Minerva (even if it is in Rufus's own handwriting). Rufus is doomed unless his six classmates can find out who is really responsible. Every hour seems to bring a new, confusing clue . . . until the boys finally stumble upon someone who is not what he appears to be.


Detectives in Togas

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A Tale of Ancient Rome 

The Martyr of the Catacombs

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Mark of the Lion

An Echo in the Darknessy

#paperback #christian #rome #pontiuspilot 

Ohio

A Novel of the Roman Empire

A daughter of privilege in the most powerful empire the world has ever known, Claudia has a unique and disturbing "gift": her dreams have an uncanny way of coming true. As a rebellious child seated beside the tyrannical Roman Emperor Tiberius, she first spies the powerful gladiator who will ultimately be her one true passion. Yet it is the ambitious magistrate Pontius Pilate who intrigues the impressionable young woman she becomes, and Claudia finds her way into his arms by means of a mysterious ancient magic. Pilate is her grand destiny, leading her to Judaea and plunging her into a seething cauldron of open rebellion. But following her friend Miriam of Magdala's confession of her ecstatic love for a charismatic religious radical, Claudia begins to experience terrifying visions--horrific premonitions of war, injustice, untold devastation and damnation . . . and the crucifixion of a divine martyr whom she must do everything in her power to save.

Pilate's Wife

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#paperback #historicalfiction #Nero #rome #ascension #romanempire #threedollarsteal #emperors 

New Jersey

"New York Times bestselling author Margaret George has brought history to vivid life with her chronicles of queens and kings. Now, she turns her gaze to an Emperor ... Built on the backs of those who fell before it, Julius Caesar's imperial dynasty is only as strong as the next person who seeks to control it. In the Roman Empire no one is safe from the sting of betrayal: man, woman--or child. As a boy, Nero's royal heritage becomes a threat to his very life, first when the mad emperor Caligula tries to drown him, then when his great aunt attempts to secure her own son's inheritance. Faced with shocking acts of treachery, young Nero is dealt a harsh lesson: it is better to be cruel than dead. While Nero idealizes the artistic and athletic principles of Greece, his very survival rests on his ability to navigate the sea of vipers that is Rome. The most lethal of all is his own mother, a cold-blooded woman whose singular goal is to control the empire. With cunning and poison, the obstacles fall one by one. But as Agrippina's machinations earn her son a title he is both tempted and terrified to assume, Nero's determination to escape her thrall will shape him into the man he was fated to become--an Emperor who became legendary. With impeccable research and captivating prose, The Confessions of Young Nero is the story of a boy's ruthless ascension to the throne. Detailing his journey from innocent youth to infamous ruler, it is an epic tale of the lengths to which man will go in the ultimate quest for power and survival"--

The Confessions of Young Nero

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Cover has some wear - library stamp and some notes inside page

A Tale of the Christ

Ben-Hur

Cindy Callaghan

Lost in London; Lost in Paris; Lost in Rome

Three young girls have adventures in cities around the world in this paperback bind-up of three exciting and aspirational novels. In Lost in London, twelve-year-old Jordan hops across the pond to London in her school’s foreign exchange program. But after a big mishap, she finds herself stuck in the world’s largest department store with her host sister—and her wish for excitement abroad turns into a lot more than she bargained for! Gwen is excited for her big family trip to Paris in Lost in Paris. And the trip gets even better when she finds out her all-time favorite band is playing a one night only concert in Paris—and there are tickets available to the sold out show for three lucky people. The catch? Fans who want a golden ticket must work for it via a scavenger hunt around the City of Light—is Gwen up for the challenge? In Lost in Rome, Lucia “Lucy” Rossi thought she was going to be a camp counselor for the summer but ends up in Rome, Italy, helping out at her aunt’s restaurant, Amore Pizzeria. Unfortunately, it turns out her aunt is in danger of losing her business, thanks to a flashy new pizzeria down the road that is all style, but no substance. To save the shop, Lucy decides to employ a unique version of matchmaking—making matches based on customers’ pizza preferences. Can Lucy save her aunt’s business—or will her family be saying ciao to Amore Pizzeria for good? This international three-books-in-one paperback bind-up includes: Lost in London Lost in Paris Lost in Rome

Takeoffs and Landings

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Greece and Rome

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New York

Early Civilizations

Roman Life

#paperback #travel #italy #rome #travelrome #travelitaly #europe 

Explore monumental, all-conquering Rome and go beyond the Eternal City's ancient gates to discover what lies outside them--volcanic lakes, beaches and islands, refined hill towns, Etruscan tombs and the high, snowy peaks of the Apennines. Hand-picked and special places to stay and eat, easy-to-use maps, clear layout and rich cultural background detail combine with reliable advice on everything from castles and monuments to pizzas and piazzas. Captivating tales of heroic poets, colorful popes, ruthless emperors and fascinating antiquities combine to make a guide that is as interesting as it is dependable.

Rome and Central Italy (Cadogan Guides)

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Paul Hofmann

A Journal

A thirty-year resident of Rome offers a month-by-month exploration of the city's daily life, reflecting on the city's unique characteristics, events, and people

The Seasons of Rome

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Two Novels in One Volume

"The two novels contained in this volume were originally published separately in hardcover and in slightly different form as 'Madonna of the seven hills' and 'Light on Lucrezia' by Robert Hale, London, in 1958 and G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York in 1974 and 1976 respectively"--T.p. verso.

The Borgias

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Virgil

Allen Mandelbaum

Aeneas flees the ashes of Troy to found the city of Rome and change forever the course of the Western world--as literature as well. Virgil's Aeneid is as eternal as Rome itself, a sweeping epic of arms and heroism--the searching portrait of a man caught between love and duty, human feeling and the force of fate--that has influenced writers for over 2,000 years. Filled with drama, passion, and the universal pathos that only a masterpiece can express. The Aeneid is a book for all the time and all people.

The Aeneid of Virgil

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James Patterson

Maxine Paetro

The world is watching as historic crowds gather in Rome, waiting for news of a new Pope, one who promises to be unlike any other in the Church's history. Some followers are ecstatic, but the leading candidate has made a legion of powerful enemies.

From a difficult childhood with drug addled parents, to a career as a doctor on the front lines in Sudan, to a series of trials that test her faith at every turn, Brigid Fitzgerald's convictions and callings have made her the target of all those who fear that the Church has lost its way--dangerous adversaries who abhor challenges to tradition. Locked in a deadly, high-stakes battle with forces determined to undermine everything she believes in, Brigid must convert her enemies to her cause before she loses her faith...and her life.

St. Peter's Square, Rome. White smoke signals that a new Pope has been chosen. Is it possible that the new Pope...is a woman? The world is watching as massive crowds gather in Rome, waiting for news of a new pope, one who promises to be unlike any other in history. It's a turning point that may change the Church forever. Some followers are ecstatic that the movement reinvigorating the Church is about to reach the Vatican, but the leading candidate has made a legion of powerful enemies who aren't afraid to kill for their cause. Faith has never come easy for Brigid Fitzgerald. From her difficult childhood with drug-addled parents to her career as a doctor healing the wounded in Sudan to a series of trials that test her beliefs at every turn, Brigid's convictions and callings have made her the target of all those who fear that the Church has lost its way--dangerous adversaries who abhor challenges to tradition. Locked in a deadly, high-stakes battle with forces determined to undermine everything she believes in, Brigid must convert her enemies to her cause before she loses her faith...and her life. Spanning the globe--from the drug dens, high-powered law firms, and churches of Boston to the horrific brutality of a civil war in the Sudanese desert to the beauty, violence, and spiritual enlightenment of the Holy Land--Woman of God is an epic, thrilling tale of perseverance, love, trust and nothing less than what it means to live in a fallen world.

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