The Left Hand of Calvus, Ann Gallagher
The Left Hand of Calvus, Ann Gallagher
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The Left Hand of Calvus

Author: Ann Gallagher

Narrator: Michael Ferraiuolo

Unabridged: 5 hr 52 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/08/2019


Synopsis

Former gladiator Saevius is certain Fortune’s smiling on him when a Pompeiian politician buys him to be his bodyguard. That is until his new master, Laurea Calvus, orders Saevius to discover the gladiator with whom his wife is having a sordid affair. In order to do that, Saevius must return to the arena, training alongside the very men on whom he’s spying. Worse, he’s now under the command of Drusus, a notoriously cruel—and yet strangely intriguing—lanista.

But Saevius’s ruse is the least of his worries. There’s more to the affair than a wife humiliating her prominent husband, and now Saevius is part of a dangerous game between dangerous men. He isn’t the only gladiator out to expose the Lady Verina’s transgressions, and her husband wants more than just the guilty man’s name.

When Saevius learns the truth about the affair, he’s left with no choice but to betray a master: one he’s come to fear, one he’s come to respect, and either of whom could have him killed without repercussion.

For the first time in his life, the most dangerous place for this gladiator isn’t the arena.

This 52,500 word novel was previously published under the pseudonym L.A. Witt, and has been lightly revised.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Martin on February 09, 2017

Oh boy. This was the mother of all plot twists. Like seriously... I feel a tiny bit betrayed, because I had some expectations for this story that turned out COMPLETELY different, but judging this story objectively, it is actually very good (and I should have read the goodreads entry properly, I know :......more

Goodreads review by Anto on May 29, 2021

4.5 "La mano sinistra di Calvus" è stata un'altra sorpresa inaspettata. Si parte dall'antica Roma per approdare a Pompei, alle pendici di quel vulcano, che tanto amo, il Vesuvio. Lì si svolgono le vicende che vedono per protagonista Saevious, uno schiavo romano che viene inviato al " ludus gladiator......more

Goodreads review by Serena on November 07, 2016

It’s been a while since I read a good gladiator book, except ‘The Left Hand of Calvus’ is that and so much more. It’s intense, suspenseful, has more twists and turns than I was able to keep track of, and it’s full of intrigue, betrayal, and backstabbing. Set in Pompeii around 78 AD (about a year bef......more

Goodreads review by Eed99 on November 13, 2012

I really enjoyed this book for the story it told. It was unique I think to both M/M romance and general period story telling. I enjoy books set in ancient Rome-straight historical to erotic stories. If a reader is looking for a book with lots of really hot sex scenes this book isn't going to ring tha......more

Goodreads review by Ann on March 16, 2013

Good God, this book. This book. I adore L.A. Witt for having written this book. First off, this isn't an erotic romance, though the author does write erotic romances. This is historical fiction with light romantic elements and no sex. So set you expectations. If you're looking for bow-chicka bow wow,......more