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Start with Murder Imperial and continue through all 4 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Murder Imperial
Book 1 by Paul Doherty • Published 2003
When a killing threatens to spark a political crisis, Claudia is ordered to find the culprit fast, and keep the scandal contained. Her investigation moves through court intrigue and street rumor, where loyalty can shi...
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Ancient Rome reading order
Ends with Murder's Immortal Mask
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Book 1:Murder Imperial
Paul Doherty • 2003
When a killing threatens to spark a political crisis, Claudia is ordered to find the culprit fast, and keep the scandal contained. Her investigation moves through court intrigue and street rumor, where loyalty can shi...
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Book 2:The Song of the Gladiator
Paul Doherty • 2004
A murder tied to the world of the arena forces Claudia into the brutal economy of the games. Between trainers, patrons, and gamblers, she has to work out who benefits from the death, and who will kill again to keep th...
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Book 3:The Queen of the Night
Paul Doherty • 2006
A glamorous figure known as the Queen of the Night sits at the center of a dangerous mystery. Claudia is pulled into a case where desire, money, and influence overlap, and where a single name spoken aloud can start an...
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Book 4:Murder's Immortal Mask
Paul Doherty • 2008
In imperial Rome, an investigation that should have been quiet turns into a threat to powerful interests. Claudia must follow the clues through crowded streets and guarded villas, where every witness has a price and e...
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Ancient Rome FAQ
What is the best order to read the Ancient Rome series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Murder Imperial.
How many books are in the Ancient Rome series?
There are 4 books currently listed in the Ancient Rome series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Ancient Rome series?
New readers should start with Murder Imperial, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Ancient Rome series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2003 to 2008.