Venus In Copper
Author | : Lindsey Davis |
Publisher | : Random House |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 2011-02-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781446455197 |
ISBN-13 | : 144645519X |
Rating | : 4/5 (97 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: 'Another redolent dip into corruption in Vespasian's Rome. . . original and delightful' Sunday Times 'A tumultuous Ancient Rome with a delightful modern eye' Sunday Times 'Fast-moving, funny and full of atmosphere' Mail on Sunday 'A thrilling murder mystery' ***** Reader review 'Such fun!!' ***** Reader review 'Another corking Falco' ***** Reader review 'My advice is BUY IT and READ IT. You will not regret it' ***** Reader review *********************************************************************************** MARRY IN HASTE. DIE FOR THE MONEY. Things are going well for Marcus Didius Falco, ancient Rome's investigator: he hates sharing a cell with a rodent, although being bailed by his old mother is almost as embarrassing; his highborn girlfriend can't decide if she wants him and Titus Caesar's reward for past services is disappointing to say the least. Hoping for a better life, or at least a better apartment, he takes on new clients. On the elegant slopes of the Pincian Hill, three freedmen with two flashy wives are under siege by a clever redhead. Severina Zotica has a foul-mouthed parrot, an odd connection with a snake dancer - and a very suspicious past. As he pursues this flame-haired fortune-hunter, Falco finds himself beset by violent rent-racketeers, poisoners, and women without consciences who have dangerous designs on him. . . ************************************************************************************* Fans 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 Ancient Rome with exceptional characterisation and a tightly woven plot, this will have you hooked.