The Silver Pigs: (Marco Didius Falco: book I): the first novel in the bestselling historical detective series, exposing the criminal underbelly of ancient Rome (Marcus Didius Falco, #1) (Falco) (BBC Audio Collection: Crime)

by Lindsey Davis

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A NEW EMPEROR SEEKS AN EXPERIENCED AGENT

Marcus Didius Falco is a private informer, the closest thing that first-century Rome has to a detective.

A new emperor, Vespasian, has ascended to power. The tides of money and power are in flux, and Rome's vicious games swirl more ferociously than ever.

When Falco rescues a young girl in trouble, he catapults himself into a dangerous game involving stolen imperial ingots, a dark political plot and, most hazardous of all, a senator's daughter connected to the traitors Falco has sworn to expose.

The rule of law is tenuous for ordinary citizens of Rome. Only a man with a mind as sharp as a gladius can prevail. . .

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'Her research has been assiduous and detailed, her commitment to the subject is impressive, and the background detail is often eye-opening' Hilary Mantel, Observer

'One of the best writers in this field!' Donna Leon, The Times

' The best historical detective in the business' Daily Telegraph

'Every book in this series is a delight. . . highly recommend!!' Library Journal

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Why Readers Love Lindsey Davis:

'Be careful, if you get the taste for this you'll end up reading them all... I can think of worse ways to pass the time' -- ***** Reader review

'This series is just so addictive!' -- ***** Reader review

'I just could not put it down' -- ***** Reader review

'Engrossing' -- ***** Reader review

Fans of S. J. Parris, Donna Leon, Steven Saylor and C. J. Sansom will absolutely love this gripping page-turner of a historical mystery from multi-million copy bestselling author Lindsey Davis. Full of twists, turns and tension - you will be hooked from page one.

  • ISBN10 1446455351
  • ISBN13 9781446455357
  • Publish Date 15 February 2011 (first published 15 June 1989)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Cornerstone
  • Imprint Cornerstone Digital
  • Format eBook (EPUB)
  • Pages 83191
  • Language English