The Venus Throw

In 56 BC Rome, amid a backdrop of political corruption and intrigue, Gordianus the Finder is drawn into a perilous investigation following the assassination of Egyptian ambassador Dio. Tasked by a captivating woman with a controversial past, Gordianus delves into a web of deceit and murder that leads him through Rome's highest echelons and its darkest underbelly. As he uncovers shocking evidence and faces hidden betrayals, Gordianus must navigate the dangerous intersection of power and truth, where the real motives behind Dio’s death remain shrouded in mystery.