Jupiter Myth - (Falco 14) (Davis Lindsey)(Paperback) - diskuze

Fans of S. J. Parris, Donna Leon, Steven Saylor, C. J. Sansom will love this exciting and enthralling historical mystery from multi-million copy bestselling author Lindsey Davis. Expertly weaving an authentic depiction of the Roman Empire with exceptional characterisation and a tightly woven plot, this will have you hooked. ''Lindsey Davis combines an engrossing plot with pithy dialogue and a comic (though not cartoonish) depiction of the past in all its gory splendour.'' -- The Guardian''Modern, exciting and plausible.'' -- Sunday Times''Another cracker from Lindsey Davis'' -- ***** Reader review''Very addictive and, at times, difficult to put down'' -- ***** Reader review''Another exceptional Falco novel'' -- ***** Reader review''A terrific read'' -- ***** Reader review********************************************************************************************************GANGSTERS AND GLADIATING...BOTH BLOODYFor Falco, a relaxed visit to Helena''s relatives in Britain turns serious at the scene of a downtown murder. The renegade henchman of Rome''s vital ally King Togidubnus has been stuffed head-first down a barroom well - leading to a tricky diplomatic situation which Falco must defuse. One murder leads to others. Londinium now has a forum and an amphitheatre; the town is a magnet for legitimate traders - and for criminals from Rome.With his vigiles pal Petronius, Falco leads the hunt for gangsters who are intent on taking over. This will bring unwelcome encounters wi
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