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Book SynopsisAnother engrossing historical mystery bringing Ancient Rome to life in all its gruesome glory from the pen of multimillion-copy bestselling author Lindsey Davis. Fans of S. J. Parris, Donna Leon, Steven Saylor and C. J. Sansom will not be disappointed...
''Uniquely entertaining'' -- Time Out
''Bizarre, funny and satisfying'' -- Irish Times
''As always, Davis wears her research lightly, bringing Ancient Rome to vivid life in a series of delicious vignettes'' -- Val McDermid
''Exciting and gripping'' -- ***** Reader review
''I love this book. what an amazing author and what an amazing series!'' -- ***** Reader review
''Another excellent Falco book that is difficult to put down'' -- ***** Reader review
''Well written, humourous, interesting and a good read'' -- ***** Reader review
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Trade Review
Uniquely entertaining * Time Out *
Bizarre, funny and satisfying * Irish Times *
One of the best of the current writers in this field * Sunday Times *
As always, Davis wears her research lightly, bringing Ancient Rome to vivid life in a series of delicious vignettes * Manchester Evening News *
Lindsey Davis's excellent and funny series [is] a cross between I, Claudius and Mystery! * Rocky Mountain News *