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CharlyBooks, contributor of the reading group "20 Minutes Books", recommends Gaule-Orient-Express by Matthieu Poux, published on November 1, 2019 by Actes Sud.
His favorite quote:
"From the great Caesar, whom he had never known in person, Caius had inherited only the name. His own father had fought him for many years before rallying, like many leaders of his generation, to victorious general. He had also been naturalized after the war, adopting the name of his benefactor. "
Why this book?
- Because this book successfully combines police investigation and historical novel. We discover more about the customs, beliefs and the way of life at that time, in Gaul, while being captivated by the intrigue. Far from being big boar eaters and knowing the formula of the magic potion, the Gauls were in reality perceived as barbarians and completely excluded from society by the Romans installed in Gaul
- Because the author, an archaeologist by profession, transmits his passion to us through a work far from the stereotypes that we might have over this period. Between betrayals in the highest spheres, compulsory rites and colonization of territories, all types of readers will have their account
The essential in 2 minutes
The plot. In 20 BC, in Lyonnais Gaul, the town councilor investigates after the discovery of a decapitated body in a field. This one is found with a child's doll on the chest.
Characters. Caius Julius Sénovir, a town councilor who, in addition to his responsibilities with regard to his investigation, must also reassure the population about this murder and the brigands who are hiding in the ruins of the old village.
Places. The Gaul of Lyon
The time. Towards - 20 before our era.
The author. Matthieu Poux, archaeologist and history professor at the University of Lyon. He is the author of numerous scientific and popular publications.
This book was read with curiosity for the way of life of the Romans and the Gauls.
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