The Silver Pigs (A Marcus Didius Falco Mystery) - Softcover

Davis, Lindsey

Softcover

ISBN 10: 031235777X ISBN 13: 9780312357771

Publisher: Minotaur Books, 2006

Synopsis

When Marcus Didius Falco, a Roman “informer” who has a nose for trouble that’s sharper than most, encounters Sosia Camillina in the Forum, he senses immediately all is not right with the pretty girl. She confesses to him that she is fleeing for her life, and Falco makes the rash decision to rescue her—a decision he will come to regret. For Sosia bears a heavy burden: as heavy as a pile of stolen Imperial ingots, in fact. Matters just get more complicated when Falco meets Helena Justina, a Senator’s daughter who is connected to the very same traitors he has sworn to expose. Soon Falco finds himself swept from the perilous back alleys of Ancient Rome to the silver mines of distant Britain—and up against a cabal of traitors with blood on their hands and no compunction whatsoever to do away with a snooping plebe like Falco....

About this title

Review:

'Every book in this series is a delight ... fans will snap it up, highly recommended.' (Library Journal)

'One of the best of the current writers in this field.' (The Times)

'Surely the best historical detective in the business.' (The Daily Telegraph)

'Davis is a prolific and popular writer ... Her research has been assiduous and detailed, her commitment to the subject is impressive, and the background detail is often eye-opening.' (Hilary Mantel)

Book Description:

Discover one of the world's favourite detectives, as his first case leads him into conspiracy, murder and adventure ...

About this edition

• Publisher: Minotaur Books
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 031235777X
• ISBN 13: 9780312357771
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 329