The Accusers: (Marco Didius Falco: book XV): a compelling and captivating historical mystery set in Rome...

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Lindsey Davis

The Accusers

(Marco Didius Falco: book XV): a compelling and captivating historical mystery set in Rome from...

Lindsey Davis

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Arrow
15 July 2013

Fiction & Literature; Crime & Mystery; Historical mysteries

Series: Falco

One of the Roman novels from the bestselling historical fiction Falco series

Fans of S. J. Parris, Donna Leon, Steven Saylor, C. J. Sansom will absolutely love this gripping page-turner of a historical mystery from multi-million copy bestselling author Lindsey Davis.

Full of twists, turns and tension - you'll be hooked from page one...

'Queen of the humorous crime romp is Lindsey Davis.' -- Guardian 'A pure delight, with Davis's unique blend of wit and humour brilliantly immersing us in the marvels of ancient Roman life.' -- Good Book Guide 'Almost impossible to put down' --
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* FALCO HAS HIS DEADLY DAY IN COURT

Having returned from his trip to Londinium, Falco takes up employment with two lawyers at the top of their trade. For the trial of a senator, they need Falco to make an affidavit confirming repayment of a loan. Having been out of the country and starved of Forum gossip for some time, Falco has little interest in this trial, so he makes his deposition and then leaves.

The prosecution are successful and a large financial judgment is made, but one month later the senator is dead, apparently by suicide. The heirs are now in a situation of not having to pay up, and the prosecutor suddenly decides to seek out Falco.

With a little coercion, Falco joins the prosecution in seeking to persuade a magistrate to instigate a new trial. Blinded by the vision of rich pickings to be gained by the prosecution, Falco temporarily forgets that, if they fail, the financial penalties levelled against the informers who brought the case are potentially enormous...

By: Lindsey Davis
Imprint: Arrow
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 247g
ISBN: 9780099515227
ISBN 10: 0099515229
Series: Falco
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 15 July 2013
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Lindsey Davis has written nineteen novels, beginning with The Course of Honour, the love story of the Emperor Vespasian and Antonia Caenis. Her bestselling mystery series features laid-back First Century detective Marcus Didius Falco and his partner Helena Justina, plus friends, relations, pets and bitter enemy the Chief Spy. Her books are translated into many languages and serialised on BBC Radio 4. Past Chair of the Crimewriters' Association and a Vice President of the Classical Association, she has won the CWA Ellis Peters Historical Dagger, the Dagger in the Library, and a Sherlock award for Falco as Best Comic Detective. She was born in Birmingham but now lives in London.

Reviews for The Accusers: (Marco Didius Falco: book XV): a compelling and captivating historical mystery set in Rome from bestselling author Lindsey Davis

Queen of the humorous crime romp is Lindsey Davis. * Guardian * A pure delight, with Davis's unique blend of wit and humour brilliantly immersing us in the marvels of ancient Roman life. * Good Book Guide * Cheerful and informal cynicism in a solemnly detailed classical setting. * TLS *