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Book SynopsisFans of S. J. Parris, Donna Leon, Steven Saylor, C. J. Sansom will love this exciting and enthralling historical mystery from multi-million copy bestselling author Lindsey Davis. Expertly weaving an authentic depiction of the Roman Empire with exceptional characterisation and a tightly woven plot, this will have you hooked.
''Lindsey Davis combines an engrossing plot with pithy dialogue and a comic (though not cartoonish) depiction of the past in all its gory splendour.'' -- The Guardian
''Modern, exciting and plausible.'' -- Sunday Times
''Another cracker from Lindsey Davis'' -- ***** Reader review
''Very addictive and, at times, difficult to put down'' -- ***** Reader review
''Another exceptional Falco novel'' -- ***** Reader review
''A terrific read'' -- ***** Reader review
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Trade Review
Against this richly textured backdrop is played out a story of low-down greed and grubby deals, of backhanders and protection rackets, that pulls of the trick of feeling modern, exciting and plausible. * The Sunday Times *
Lindsey Davis combines an engrossing plot with pithy dialogue and a comic (though not cartoonish) depiction of the past in all its gory splendour. * The Guardian *
Modern, exciting and plausible. * Sunday Times *
As always, Davis weaves a plot full of humour, surprises and domestic irony. * TLS *
