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Lindsey Davis returns with another spirited chapter featuring Marcus Didius Falco, her beloved Roman PI. In this fast‑paced tale, Falco navigates the streets of ancient Rome, employing his keen observational skills and sharp wit to untangle a web of secrecy and danger. Davis’s lively prose and richly detailed setting bring the Empire’s bustling markets, opulent villas, and shadowed corners to life, while Falco’s humor and resourcefulness keep readers engaged from start to finish.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Lindsey Davis
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