A Murder On The Appian Way by Steven Saylor

Set in ancient Rome, this gripping historical mystery follows the astute detective Gordianus the Finder as he navigates the treacherous political landscape following the murder of the populist politician Clodius. As tensions rise and the city teeters on the brink of chaos, Gordianus is drawn into a web of intrigue and deceit, where powerful figures vie for control and justice hangs in the balance. With his keen intellect and unwavering determination, Gordianus must unravel the truth behind the assassination, all while contending with the volatile forces that threaten to engulf Rome in civil unrest.