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Marcus Didius Falco, the cynical private investigator from Rome’s rough districts, has finally earned a semblance of respectability following his North African adventure. Appointed keeper of the city’s sacred geese, he hopes for a quiet life, yet his tenure is cut short when he is embroiled in the murder of a member of a religious brotherhood and the mysterious disappearance of the leading candidate for the Order of Vestal Virgins. On the way, Falco navigates political intrigue, art fraud, and Rome’s complex social hierarchies, showcasing Lindsey Davis’s vivid portrayal of ancient Roman society.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Lindsey Davis
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