Falco, ancient Rome’s hangdog investigator, hates sharing a cell with a rodent – though being bailed by his old mother is almost as embarrassing. His high-born girlfriend can’t decide if she wants him, and Titus Caesar’s reward for past services is a wet fish. Hoping for a better life, or at least a better apartment, he takes on new clients.
On the elegant slopes of the Pincian Hill, three nouveau riche freedmen with two flashy wives are under siege by a clever redhead. Severina Zotica has a foul-mouthed parrot, an odd connection with a snake dancer – and a very suspicious past. As he pursues this flame-haired fortune-hunter, Falco finds himself beset by violent rent-racketeers, poisoners and women without consciences who have dangerous designs on him …
By:
Lindsey Davis Producer:
Audible Studios Read by:
Gordon Griffin Imprint: Bolinda/Audible Audio Country of Publication: Australia Edition: Unabridged edition Volume: 3 ISBN:9781489435040 ISBN 10: 1489435042 Series:Marcus Didius Falco Publication Date:28 March 2018 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:CD-Audio Publisher's Status: Active
Reviews for Venus in Copper
'As always, Davis wears her research lightly, bringing Ancient Rome to vivid life in a series of delicious vignettes.' -- Manchester Evening News