ISBN Venus In Copper book English Paperback 320 pages

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.
'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 as you will not regret it' -- ***** Reader review
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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 averysuspicious 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...