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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. I never knew ancient Rome could be such a scream. The first of a long, and -- thankfully -- continuing series of mysteries that feature the tough, but warm-hearted, sleuth Falco, solving mysteries in the Roman Empire. The parallels with our modern "civilization" are priceless. This book also includes a look at ancient Britain.  lendroth | Sep 27, 2009 |  The beginning of one of the most fascinating series that I ever had the pleasure of reading. If you are in to mysteries, romance and historical novels that are set in the ancient world, then this is the series for you. Lindsey Davis is a thorough researcher. Her maps will be poured over, her references to historical figures are accurate. Her hero's grouchy attitude is always humorous although at a moments notice she can plunge the story into dark and dangerous territory. (  ) morriss003 | Jun 6, 2009 | Sosia needs rescuing and Marcus finds a mystery dealing with stolen Imperial ingots. He goes to the silver mines of Britain to solve the mystery, all to the tune of many laughs. A truly delightful character that brings ancient Rome to life. nolak | May 11, 2009 | I treasure this book, because Ellis Peters personally recommended it to me. (Yes, that's name dropping. No, I didn't know her personally, it was at a book signing.) I love this book, indeed the whole series. Davis has recreated ancient Rome in a thoroughly believable way. The characters are three dimensional and vivid, and the protagonist is both skilled and not overly so. I also love the romance between Marcus and Helena, all prickly offended pride on her part and stubborn pride on his, and the way they get together makes sense for both of them. The mystery is fun and reasonable, the denoument doesn't rely on hidden facts that we never had a chance to find out. Also really important to me - the writing sparkles. The dialogue and the description alike are really well done. ( ) teckelvik | May 2, 2009 | This is the first in a series of mysteries set in ancient Rome. I was hooked on the description alone. The detective, Marcus Didius Falco, is an "informer," which basically means he spies on husbands and wives who are cheating on each other. In this book, however, Falco faces a much more exciting (and dangerous) challenge when government property is being stolen. Soon he finds himself embroiled in a plot that could affect the future of the entire Empire. I really enjoyed this book and thought there was something for everybody - mystery, humor, suspense, romance, even political commentary. Though I don't know a huge amount about ancient Rome, I'm told it's also quite historically accurate. I'm definitely going to try and acquire the rest of the series! christina_reads | Mar 11, 2009 |  no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 031235777X, Mass Market Paperback)When Marcus Didius Falco, a Roman “informer” who has a nose for trouble that’s sharper than most, encounters Sosia Camillina in the Forum, he senses immediately all is not right with the pretty girl. She confesses to him that she is fleeing for her life, and Falco makes the rash decision to rescue her—a decision he will come to regret. For Sosia bears a heavy burden: as heavy as a pile of stolen Imperial ingots, in fact. Matters just get more complicated when Falco meets Helena Justina, a Senator’s daughter who is connected to the very same traitors he has sworn to expose. Soon Falco finds himself swept from the perilous back alleys of Ancient Rome to the silver mines of distant Britain—and up against a cabal of traitors with blood on their hands and no compunction whatsoever to do away with a snooping plebe like Falco…. (retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:58:16 -0400) The first test round has been closed. Visit the Open Shelves Classification group for details. |
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