A Song for Nero

Nero didn't actually commit suicide, his body double was left for his enemies to find while Nero went on the run with his body double's brother, a rather unsuccessful petty thief and con man. They roam through the Empire trying to keep one step ahead of the authorities and gangsters.

A fun ride with an unexpectedly moving ending.

N.B. I loved this a lot and would probably give it 4.5 stars, but, without spoilers, the end was extremely detrimental to my enjoyment.

Got to say I really enjoyed this book. The end was a bit of a let down but to be honest you could see that coming and i really didn't care that is was when it got to the end. Fun and very easy to read you can whip through this book - 576 pages -- within a couple of days. Light reading but fun reading. May have to see if the second hand shops have some more of Thomas Holt's historical books in.

The Emperor Nero does not commit suicide, but instead escapes with a Greek con man and spends 10 years in running from various people who want him dead. Funnier than it sounds.

as with all Holt novels you learn whilst you laugh - felt this one was a little over long but still highly readable