Marcus Corvinus books in order

The Marcus Corvinus series follows a Roman nobleman solving crimes and political mysteries in ancient Rome, from the reign of Tiberius through the early Empire.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Ovid 1995 Marcus Corvinu Buy
2 Germanicus 1997 Marcus Corvinu Buy
3 Sejanus 1998 Marcus Corvinu Buy
4 The Lydian Baker 1998 Marcus Corvinu Buy
5 Old Bones 2000 Marcus Corvinu Buy
6 Last Rites 2001 Marcus Corvinu Buy
7 White Murder 2002 Marcus Corvinu Buy
8 A Vote for Murder 2003 Marcus Corvinu Buy
9 Parthian Shot 2004 Marcus Corvinu Buy
10 Food for the Fishes 2005 Marcus Corvinu Buy
11 In at the Death 2007 Marcus Corvinu Buy
12 Illegally Dead 2008 Marcus Corvinu Buy
13 Bodies Politic 2010 Marcus Corvinu Buy
14 No Cause for Concern 2012 Marcus Corvinu Buy
15 Solid Citizens 2013 Marcus Corvinu Buy
16 Finished Business 2014 Marcus Corvinu Buy
17 Trade Secrets 2016 Marcus Corvinu Buy
18 Foreign Bodies 2016 Marcus Corvinu Buy
19 Family Commitments 2017 Marcus Corvinu Buy
20 Going Back 2018 Marcus Corvinu Buy
21 Dead Mens Sandals 2020 Marcus Corvinu Buy

The Marcus Corvinus series features a wine-loving Roman aristocrat who has a knack for getting mixed up in the political crimes and conspiracies of ancient Rome. Starting with Ovid (1995), the series uses real historical events and figures as the backdrop for fictional murder mysteries, blending careful research with a wry narrative voice.

Over twenty-one books published between 1995 and 2020, the series covers everything from the exile of a famous poet to political assassinations to more everyday murders in the streets and villas of Rome. Corvinus himself is a likable amateur detective whose patrician status gives him access to both the powerful and the powerless.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Marcus Corvinus series?

There are 21 books in the Marcus Corvinus series, published between 1995 and 2020.

What is the first book in the Marcus Corvinus series?

The first book in the Marcus Corvinus series is Ovid, published in 1995.

When is the Marcus Corvinus series set?

The series is set during the early Roman Empire, primarily during the reigns of Tiberius and his successors. The first book, Ovid (1995), takes place during the reign of Augustus, and the series moves forward in time through the political upheavals of the first century AD.

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