The kings gambit a mystery by john maddox roberts available from rakuten kobo. Jan 30, 2014 spqr stands for the roman republic, or more precisely, the senate and people of rome. The book was first in maddox s spqr series of mysteries. American readers are well aware of how impossible it has been to find copies of these novels, but here they are, and well worth the wait. It consists of taking the human hand, with its multitude of tiny.
In this edgar award nominated mystery, john maddox roberts takes readers back to a rome filled with violence. The king s gambit by john maddox roberts set in the 1st century ancient rome, this murder mystery will have you hooked and wanting more. The kings gambit audiobook john maddox roberts audible. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading spqr i. The kings gambit by john maddox roberts librarything. In the time of crassus and pompey, murder and intrigue are not that uncommon. A mystery the spqr roman mysteries book 1 english edition ebook. The kings gambit online from australia s leading online bookstore.
Decius caecillus metellus the younger, an employee. The kings gambit, a mystery by john maddox roberts. He lacks, however, the martial ambition so typical of his caste, and is beginning a standard roman career of moving from office to office mostly because that is what the. Blackmail, corruption, treachery, murderthe glory that was rome. I read the king s gambit long ago, when it was titled merely s. Blackmail, corruption, treachery, murderthe glory that was rome in this edgar awardnominated mystery, john maddox roberts takes listeners back to a rome filled with violence and evil. Mar 02, 2020 the kings gambit spqr i by john maddox roberts. The first, and perhaps the best, of the spqr series of mysteries set in ancient rome. Click to read more about the king s gambit by john maddox roberts. Pompey and crassus are the ruling consuls and the victorious roman general lucullus holds the command in asia. In this edgar trademark awardnominated mystery, john maddox roberts takes readers back to a rome filled with violence and evil.
The kings gambit this literate mystery introduces the newest in an everexpanding genre of quirky dicks. The hero, decius caecilius mettelus, is almost as well born as an ancient roman could be. The book was nominated for the edgar award as best mystery of the year. Vicious gangs ruled the streets of crassus and pompey, routinely preying on plebeian and. Compared to the colleen mcculloughs roman historical fiction series the king s gambit is almost shambolic on the historical bits.
The kings gambit by john maddox roberts overdrive rakuten. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Spqr stands for senatus populusque romanus, which is latin for the roman senate and people. The stories are told in flashbackform by the old decius, writing during the reign of augustus caesar. As john maddox roberts the kings gambit begins, someone is committing arson and garroting manumitted gladiators and rich freedmen in rome. John maddox roberts is the author of numerous works of science fiction and fantasy, in addition to his successful historical spqr mystery series.
The kings gambit, by john maddox roberts blogging for a. Jun 18, 2015 author posted on june 18, 2015 categories audiobook, historical fiction, mystery, uncategorized tags ancient rome, crassus, decius caecilius metellus, john maddox roberts, macmillan audio, pompey, simon vance, spqr, the king s gambit. Spqr i by john roberts, 9780312277055, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The king s gambit is a tale of suspense and intrigue. When the sequels came out, it was changed to spqr i. Roberts had intended to do a series but vivat decius caecilius metelius the younger. In the novel the king s gambit, first of john maddox roberts spqr series, roberts presents a tale that concerns the senate, the people and the politicians of rome.
Editions of the kings gambit by john maddox roberts. Roberts also wrote a series of contemporary detective novels about a private eye named gabe treloar. The spqr series is a collection of historical mystery stories by john maddox roberts, published between 1990 and 2010, and set in the time of the roman republic. Blackmail, corruption, treachery, murder the glory that was rome.
Vicious gangs ruled the streets of crassus and pompey, routin. How the kings gambit defeated world champion bobby fischer boris spassky white duration. In this edgar awardnominated mystery, john maddox roberts takes listeners back to a rome filled with violence and evil. I read the kings gambit long ago, when it was titled merely s. Jul 04, 2019 the first, and perhaps the best, of the spqr series of mysteries set in ancient rome. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. See all 16 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The king s gambit spqr i by john roberts and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The stories range from 70 bc the kings gambit to 20 bc. Mar, 2009 the king s gambit is a sharp attack against the king side of black.
Author posted on june 18, 2015 categories audiobook, historical fiction, mystery, uncategorized tags ancient rome, crassus, decius caecilius metellus, john maddox roberts, macmillan audio, pompey, simon vance, spqr, the king s gambit. In this edgar awardnominated mystery, john maddox roberts takes readers back to a rome filled with violence and evil. The king s gambit spqr i paperback august 24, 2001. The kings gambit is an entertaining combination of murder mystery and light history lesson which takes us back to 44 b. I have both my orignal copy falling to bits and the new edition. Spqr stands for the roman republic, or more precisely, the senate and people of rome. Aug 24, 2001 in the novel the king s gambit, first of john maddox roberts spqr series, roberts presents a tale that concerns the senate, the people and the politicians of rome. Spqr the original title of the first book, until the sequels came out is a latin initialism for senatus populusque romanus the roman senate and people, the official name of the republic. The kings gambit online from australias leading online bookstore. All about the king s gambit by john maddox roberts. It is infrequently seen at master level today, as black has several methods to gain equality, but is still popular at amateur level. Finally, the reissue of this fabulous mystery series. The kings gambit a mystery por john maddox roberts disponible en rakuten kobo. The king s gambit spqr i 9780312277055 by roberts, john and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
The king s gambit spqr i 9780380759934 by roberts, john maddox and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Murder isnt unusual in the district of decius caecilius metellus the younger. Blackmail, corruption, treachery, murderthe glory that was. The kings gambit by john maddox roberts italian mysteries. This book went on to be nominated for the prestigious edgar award in the category of the best mystery book of the year. A mystery the spqr roman mysteries book 1 kindle edition by roberts, john maddox. John shares the story of the ambitions of the chaudians, an influential family who lives in the center of roman power.
The spqr series started in 1990 with the kings gambit, which was originally titled spqr before the sequels were published. Decius caecilius metellus the younger, a highborn bad boy, but patriotic head of a civil detective force in ancient rome. John maddox roberts decius caecillus metellus the younger, a member of romes civil detective force, investigates two murders that are connected with secret information leaked from the vestal temple, and uncovers. Spqr stands for senatus populusque romanus, which means the senate and people of rome. This book also marked the beginning of the spqr mystery series by author roberts. The king s gambit was one of the most popular openings until the late 19th century, when improvements in defensive technique led it to decline in popularity. Vicious gangs ruled the streets of crassus and pompey, routine. The king s gambit spqr i by roberts, john maddox and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Citation formats are based on standards as of july 2010. The kings gambit spqr, book 1 by john maddox roberts.
In 1989, roberts published his first historical mystery, the king s gambit, set in ancient rome. It is called as the kings gambit and has its setting in ancient rome. White gives up a pawn to start the game in exchange for a lead in development. In this edgar awardnominated mystery, john maddox ro. The king s gambit, the first of spqr series by john maddox roberts, is a quirky mess than generally works. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The first novel was titled simply spqr when first released in the year 1990. The kings gambit publishers summary blackmail, corruption, treachery, murder the glory that was rome. The kings gambit by john maddox roberts, paperback.
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