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Dominus By Steven Saylor JUNE | ST. MARTIN’S PRESS | $29.99

This is the third volume in Steven Saylor’s epic work about Rome, though it can be read as a standalone. It’s perfect for anyone interested in the city’s rich history and its unforgettable characters, as Saylor’s fictional Pinarius family fights with both mind and sword against the very real backdrop of Rome at the height of its reign.