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. Severina Zotica has a foul-mouthed parrot, an odd connection with a snake dancer - and a very suspicious past. On the elegant slopes of the Pincian Hill, three freedmen with two flashy wives are under siege by a clever redhead. Hoping for a better life, or at least a better apartment, he takes on new clients.

Things are going well for Marcus Didius Falco, ancient Rome's investigator: he hates sharing a cell with a rodent, although being bailed by his old mother is almost as embarrassing his highborn girlfriend can't decide if she wants him and Titus Caesar's reward for past services is disappointing to say the least. Publication Order of Marcus Didius Falco Books Venus in Copper, (1991), Best Hardcover Price Best Paperback Price Best Kindle Price The Iron Hand of Mars, (. original and delightful' - Sunday Times 'A tumultuous Ancient Rome with a delightful modern eye' - Sunday Times 'Fast-moving, funny and full of atmosphere' - Mail on Sunday 'A thrilling murder mystery' - ***** Reader review 'Such. 'Another redolent dip into corruption in Vespasian's Rome. Expertly weaving an authentic depiction of Ancient Rome with exceptional characterisation and a tightly woven plot, this will have you hooked. Sansom will love this exciting and enthralling historical mystery from multi-million copy bestselling author Lindsey Davis. His high-born girlfriend can't decide if she wants him, and Titus Caesar's reward for past services is a wet fish. Falco, ancient Rome's hangdog investigator, hates sharing a cell with a rodent - though being bailed by his old mother is almost as embarassing.

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Venus in Copper by Lindsey Davis