Synopses & Reviews
Rome, AD 72: Marcus Didius Falco has returned home from a six-month mission to the German legions. When an ex-legionary friend of his is found viciously stabbed to death, Falco is the prime suspect. Now, he has only three days to prove he is not a murderer, to trace the real suspect, amass evidence and win a fortune.
“Fast-moving, funny and full of atmosphere; if you havent met Marcus Didius Falco before, start here.”-Mail on Sunday
Synopsis
'Your brother seemed to know what he was doing.'
Rome, AD 72. Falco returns home from a six-month mission to the German legions. But trouble is in store for him: his apartment has been wrecked by squatters, and an ex-legionary friend of his colourfully heroic brother Festus is demanding money, allegedly owed him as the result of one of Festus's wild schemes. Worse still, the only client Falco can get is his mother - who wants him to clear the family name.
Then just as Falco thinks things can only get better, fate takes a turn for the worse. The legionary is found viciously stabbed to death, with Falco the prime suspect. Now he has only three days to prove he is not a murderer, to trace the real suspect, amass evidence and win a fortune...
Synopsis
Fans of S. J. Parris, Donna Leon, Steven Saylor and C. J. Sansom will love this captivating, colourful and unputdownable historical mystery from multi-million copy bestselling author Lindsey Davis. Guaranteed to have you turning the pages, this will easily transport you back in time to Ancient Rome...
'Several cheers for Lindsey Davis... Great fun' -- The Times
'Fast-moving, funny and full of atmosphere' -- Mail on Sunday
'Highly readable, funny and colourful' - TLS
'An intriguing Roman mystery, with quite a few twists and turns' -- ***** Reader review
'Another excellent Falco book that is difficult to put down' -- ***** Reader review
'Well written, humorous, interesting and a good read' -- ***** Reader review
'Brilliant. Very funny too' -- ***** Reader review
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A MURDERED LEGIONARY - AND THERE'S ONE PRIME SUSPECT
AD 72: Marcus Didius Falco returns home from a six-month mission to the German legions. But trouble is in store for him: his apartment has been wrecked by squatters and an ex-legionary friend of his colourfully heroic brother Festus is demanding money, allegedly owed him as the result of one of Festus's wild schemes. Worse still, the only client Falco can get is his mother - who wants him to clear the family name.
Then just as Falco thinks things can only get better, fate takes a turn for the worse... The legionary is found viciously stabbed to death with Falco the prime suspect.
Now he has only three days to prove he is not a murderer, to trace the real suspect, amass evidence and win a fortune...
About the Author
LINDSEY DAVIS has written nineteen novels, beginning with The Course of Honour, the love story of the Emperor Vespasian and Antonia Caenis. Her bestselling mystery series features laid-back First Century detective Marcus Didius Falco and his partner Helena Justina, plus friends, relations, pets and bitter enemy the Chief Spy. Her books are translated into many languages and serialised on BBC Radio 4. Past Chair of the Crimewriters' Association and a Vice President of the Classical Association, she has won the CWA Ellis Peters Historical Dagger, the Dagger in the Library, and a Sherlock award for Falco as Best Comic Detective. She was born in Birmingham but now lives in London.