Time to Depart [electronic resource] : (Marco Didius Falco: book VII): an enthralling and entertaining historical mystery that takes you deep into the Roman underworld from bestselling author Lindsey Davis
Davis, Lindsey2011
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'Non-stop action, excitements and astonishments - a real cracker!' The Good Book Guide 'Absolutely smashing' Daily Telegraph 'Davis's writing zings with fun' Daily Mail __________________________ EVIL SENT INTO EXILE - BUT CRIME NEVER GOES AWAY. Petronius Longus, captain of the Aventine watch and Falco's oldest friend, has finally nailed one of Rome's top criminals. Under Roman law citizens are not imprisoned but are allowed 'time to depart' into exile outside the Empire. One dark and gloomy dawn Petro and Falco put the evil Balbinus aboard ship. But soon after, an outbreak of robbery and murder suggest a new criminal ring has moved into Balbinus' territory. Petro and Falco must descend into the underworld of Vespasian's Rome to investigate. __________________________ Readers Love Lindsey Davis: 'Exceptionally well crafted - keeps you guessing right until the end' 'Lindsey Davis never fails!' 'I started reading it the moment it arrived, and finished it by the same evening. Just Brilliant!' 'There are not adjectives fulsome enough to describe how good these books are'
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Author:
Davis, Lindsey, Author
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : Random House, 2011
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file)
Series:
Marcus Didius Falco Mystery
System details:
Mode of access: Internet
Biography/History:
Lindsey Davis has written over twenty historical novels, beginning with The Course of Honour. 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. After an English degree at Oxford University Lindsey joined the Civil Service, but became a professional author in 1989. Her books are translated into many languages and have been dramatized on BBC Radio 4. Her many prizes include the Premio Colosseo, awarded by the Mayor of Rome 'for enhancing the image of Rome', the Sherlock award for Falco as Best Comic Detective and the Crimewriters' Association Cartier Diamond Dagger for lifetime achievement. For more information, please visit www.lindseydavis.co.uk.
Awards:
Diamond Dagger for Lifetime Achievement Award (Crime Writers’ Association)Romantic Times Career Achievement Award Nominee (Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine)
ISBN:
9781446455180
Language:
English
BRN:
2790393
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