The Seven Wonders

A Novel of the Ancient World

By: Steven Saylor

Narrated by: Stephen Plunkett

USA Today hails Steven Saylor as a “modern master of historical fiction.” Rich in intrigue and period detail, his novels set in ancient Rome have garnered acclaim the world over.

A prequel to his epic Roma Sub Rosa series, The Seven Wonders follows series star Gordianus the Finder as an 18-year-old traveling the Mediterranean to witness the wonders of that fabled age. At each stop, the young investigator finds a beguiling mystery that pushes his powers of deduction to the limit.

©2012 Steven Saylor (P)2012 Recorded Books

Narrator has the same inflection for nearly every

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Very good writer, but why have they hired the worst narrator to read it? This guy can;t let me get to the story; his narration just repeats the same inflection and notes again and again. I am desperate to hear Saylor read by one decent narrator. This one isn't it either. Poop.

Wonderful stories

Would you consider the audio edition of The Seven Wonders to be better than the print version?

I really enjoyed the reader and the stories were great examples of short stories while at the same time being well connected to each other.

Intrigue and travel

Takes you back in time and places. The people in the story feel very real.

Young Gordianus Visits the 7 Wonders of the World

First off, this is NOT the book to introduce you to Steven Saylor's Sub Rosa series starring Gordianus the Finder. For that, I'd suggest Roman Blood or The Arms of Nemesis -- wonderful books.

However, for those us us who are familiar with Gordianus and his adventures during the Roman Revolution, this is a story of his travels through the Greek world as a young man, visiting each of the Seven Wonders and giving colorful details of the local customs as well as the history and description of each of the Wonders.

And of course, there are mysteries to be solved at each site.

Finally, we are introduced to the Mystery of Bethesda, which alone, is worth the price of admission.

I feel like I was there.

The descriptions of the seven wonders along with the dramatic personal story of the time period makes for a great historical read!!