A review by traveller1
Arms of Nemesis by Steven Saylor

4.0

A young Finder finds the solution to a difficult mystery—just in the nick of time, amidst danger and desperation. Gordianus uncovers a scheme by unscrupulous nobles to sell weapons to the Spartacus and his slave rebels. One noble is murdered in an attempt to hide this treason, but a thorough investigation leads inexorably to the guilty party. Along the way Gordianus manages to embarrass and anger the powerful politician Crassus, and acquire a new, young slave, who will become his adopted son. An entertaining and fast moving story, rich with detail.