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24%OFFLindsey Davis - The Accusers: A Marcus Didius Falco Novel - 9780099515227 - V9780099515227
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The Accusers: A Marcus Didius Falco Novel

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Description for The Accusers: A Marcus Didius Falco Novel Paperback. Having returned from his trip to Londinium, Falco takes up employment with two lawyers at the top of their trade. For the trial of a senator, they need Falco to make an affidavit confirming repayment of a loan. The prosecution are successful and a large financial judgement is made, but one month later the senator is dead, apparently by suicide. Series: Falco. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: FFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 188 x 22. Weight in Grams: 254.

Fans of S. J. Parris, Donna Leon, Steven Saylor, 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'll be hooked from page one...

'Queen of the humorous crime romp is Lindsey Davis.' -- Guardian
'A pure delight, with Davis's unique blend of wit and humour brilliantly immersing us in the marvels of ancient Roman life.' -- Good Book Guide
'Almost impossible to put down' -- ***** Reader review
'My advice is BUY IT and READ IT as you ... Read more
'Superbly written, gripping and compelling' -- ***** Reader review
'A joy to read' -- ***** Reader review
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FALCO HAS HIS DEADLY DAY IN COURT

Having returned from his trip to Londinium, Falco takes up employment with two lawyers at the top of their trade. For the trial of a senator, they need Falco to make an affidavit confirming repayment of a loan. Having been out of the country and starved of Forum gossip for some time, Falco has little interest in this trial, so he makes his deposition and then leaves.

The prosecution are successful and a large financial judgment is made, but one month later the senator is dead, apparently by suicide. The heirs are now in a situation of not having to pay up, and the prosecutor suddenly decides to seek out Falco.

With a little coercion, Falco joins the prosecution in seeking to persuade a magistrate to instigate a new trial. Blinded by the vision of rich pickings to be gained by the prosecution, Falco temporarily forgets that, if they fail, the financial penalties levelled against the informers who brought the case are potentially enormous...

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Product Details

Publisher
Arrow
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Series
Falco
Condition
New
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780099515227
SKU
V9780099515227
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-44

About Lindsey Davis
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. ... Read more

Reviews for The Accusers: A Marcus Didius Falco Novel
Queen of the humorous crime romp is Lindsey Davis.
Guardian
A pure delight, with Davis's unique blend of wit and humour brilliantly immersing us in the marvels of ancient Roman life.
Good Book Guide
Cheerful and informal cynicism in a solemnly detailed classical setting.
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Goodreads reviews for The Accusers: A Marcus Didius Falco Novel


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