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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. Marcus finds himself in prison because of missing lead ingots, and tries private practice. The murder suspect becomes the one employing him to find a murderer and his hopes of lucrative income dies with the death. More fun and laughs as usual.  nolak | May 14, 2009 |  The third instalment in the Falco series, which I do love for its Romanness and easy-reading mystery. This one petered out into not much, though, the mystery was solved but it didn't feel like much of a resolution. As usual, Davis understands the mechanics of Rome in a way few authors do, even academics. The falling down tenements, the ways of the Roman street and the politics of freedmen are all in play here. (  ) notmyrealname | May 5, 2008 | Bail, bashings and banquet. Falco is in so much trouble he is in the slammer, thanks to the machinations of his rival Anacrites. His family and friends also have problems with a nasty landlord. The Emperor, needing some work done, offers and solution, and Falco makes a favorable impression on his younger relatives, as well. A continuation of the entertaining hjinks in previous books, and you won't be disappointed with this one. http://notfreesf.blogspot.com/2007/11... (  ) bluetyson | Nov 3, 2007 | Formerly employed as a spy for Emperor Vespasian, Marcus Didius Falco now works for himself, hoping to prevent a murder before it happens, while fending off the advances of a seductive but dangerous woman. kattykathy | Oct 23, 2007 |  no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0345373901, Mass Market Paperback)"Delectably funny...A novel that gives new meaning to the term 'classic detective fiction.'"THE WASHINGTON POST BOOK WORLD In 70 A.D. in ancient Rome, no one is a saint. Or so thinks Marcus Didius Falco, a private investigator first introduced in the award-winning SILVER PIGS, who's trying to prevent a murder before it happens. When every man a woman marries dies, Falco knows there's smoke and fire--and he'll stop at nothing to untangle the Gordion knot that proves it. (retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:58:19 -0400) The first test round has been closed. Visit the Open Shelves Classification group for details. |
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