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In the Roman Empire of AD 73, Falco, a seasoned private investigator, is offered a dangerous opportunity: to conduct the "great Census" as a tax collector for Emperors Vespasian and Titus. The success of this mission could finally catapult Falco to the middle ranks of society and enable him to marry his long‑suffering companion, Helena Justina. While working on the census, Falco must also track a relative who has eloped with a mysterious herb-seeker and contend with rumors of an extinct plant. His investigations uncover the tragic death of a beloved lion and ignite a bitter rivalry among gladiator trainers. When a star gladiator is killed, Falco is thrust into a perilous inquiry that traces a killer to Tripoli, heightening the danger and intrigue of his quest.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Lindsey Davis
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