Severina Zotica has a foul-mouthed parrot, an odd connection with a snake dancer - and a very suspicious past.Īs 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. On the elegant slopes of the Pincian Hill, three freedmen with two flashy wives are under siege by a clever redhead. Hoping for a better life, or at least a better apartment, he takes on new clients. 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. 'My advice is BUY IT and READ IT as you will not regret it' - ***** Reader review
'Another corking Falco' - ***** Reader review 'A thrilling murder mystery' - ***** Reader review 'Fast-moving, funny and full of atmosphere' - Mail on Sunday Silver Pigs 89 Shadows in Bronze 90 Venus in Copper 91 Iron Hand of Mars 92.
'A tumultuous Ancient Rome with a delightful modern eye' - Sunday Times Lindsey Davis - bibliography / chronological book list and series. 'Another redolent dip into corruption in Vespasian's Rome. Expertly weaving an authentic depiction of Ancient Rome with exceptional characterisation and a tightly woven plot, this will have you hooked. Sansom will love this exciting and enthralling historical mystery from multi-million copy bestselling author Lindsey Davis. One of the stories from the bestselling historical fiction Falco seriesįans of S.
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