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The usual members of Falco's extended family are along for the investigation--the fact he has had to hire a seaside apartment does not escape those anxious to escape a Roman summer--and as always much of the book's charm comes from Falco's endless romance with his clever, posh wife Helena. This is also the book in which Falco finally meets the one uncle that no-one ever talks about; this is not one of the most profound of the Falco books (which can sometimes add seriousness and poignancy to their other virtues) but it is an entertaining and intelligent puzzle that, as always, tells us things we didn't know about Roman life. --Roz Kaveney
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. One of the Roman novels from the bestselling historical fiction Falco seriesFans of S. J. Parris, Donna Leon, Steven Saylor, C. J. Sansom will absolutely love this captivating 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.'Davis's writing zings with fun' -- Daily Mail'One of the best of the current writers in this field' -- Donna Leon, The Times'Very addictive and, at times, difficult to put down' -- ***** Reader reviewI was mesmerized and thrilled -- ***** Reader reviewLindsey Davis at her best -- ***** Reader reviewA cracking good read -- ***** Reader review**************************************************************************************** ALL THE NEWS THAT'S FIT TO DIE FOR.In the wealthy town of Ostia, our hero Falco appears to be enjoying a relaxing holiday. But when his girlfriend, Helena, arrives carrying a batch of old copies of the Daily Gazette - with the intention of catching up on the latest scandal - Falco is forced to admit to Petronius his real reasons for being there.'Infamia', the pen name of the scribe who writes the gossip column for the Daily Gazette, has gone missing. His fellow scribes have employed Falco to find him and bring him back from his lazy, drunken truancy. However, Falco suspects that there is more to his absence than there might first appear. But when his girlfriend, Helena, arrives carrying a batch of old copies of the Daily Gazette with the intention of catching up on the latest scandal Falco is forced to admit to Petronius his real reasons for being thereInfamia, the pen name of the scribe who writes the gossip column for the Daily Gazette, has gone missing. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780099515234
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