The Recurring Cast
Roma Sub Rosa book 5 · 1996

A Murder on the Appian Way

In 52 BC, the politician Clodius is killed on the Appian Way, and Rome erupts in riots.

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Book facts

Author
Steven Saylor
Series
Roma Sub Rosa, book 5 of 13
Published
1996
Setting
Set in Rome
Story order
Book 8 by the story’s timeline
Characters charted
6
Chart confidence
High

In story order: after The Venus Throw and before Rubicon.

Who is in A Murder on the Appian Way

6 recurring or key characters from Steven Saylor’s chart.

Lead 1

Major 2

  • BethesdaGordianus's slave, then wife
  • EcoMute boy Gordianus adopts

Minor and cameo 3

  • MetoGordianus's adopted son, later Caesar's agent
  • DianaGordianus's daughter
  • CiceroOrator and lawyer

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