The Recurring Cast
Roma Sub Rosa book 4 · 1995

The Venus Throw

An Egyptian philosopher asks Gordianus for help, and is murdered soon after.

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Book facts

Author
Steven Saylor
Series
Roma Sub Rosa, book 4 of 13
Published
1995
Setting
Set in Rome
Story order
Book 7 by the story’s timeline
Characters charted
5
Chart confidence
High

In story order: after Catilina's Riddle and before A Murder on the Appian Way.

Who is in The Venus Throw

5 recurring or key characters from Steven Saylor’s chart. Introduces Diana.

Lead 1

Major 2

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

Minor and cameo 2

  • MetoGordianus's adopted son, later Caesar's agent
  • DianaFirst appearanceGordianus's daughter

Also featuring these characters

Other Steven Saylor books that share the most characters with The Venus Throw.