Two for the Lions - (Falco 10) (Davis Lindsey)(Paperback)

Fans of S. J. Parris, Donna Leon, Steven Saylor and C. J. Sansom will love this enthralling and expertly written mystery from multimillion-copy bestselling author Lindsey Davis. Bringing Ancient Rome to life with its vivid description and characterisation, you''ll feel like you are right there!''Surely the best historical detective in the business'' -- Daily Telegraph''If only all bestsellers were this satisfying'' -- Time Out''Davis''s writing zings with fun'' -- Daily Mail''Quite brilliant'' -- ***** Reader review''A laugh a minute as always'' -- ***** Reader review''Remarkable'' -- ***** Reader review''Vastly entertaining'' -- ***** Reader review************************************************************************************FIGHTING FOR TRUTH IN NORTH AFRICALumbered with working alongside reptilian Chief Spy Anacrites, Marcus Didius Falco has the perfect plan to make money - he will assist Vespasian in the Emperor''s ''Great Census'' of AD73.His potential fee could finally allow him to join the middle ranks and be worthy of long-suffering Helena Justina.Unexpectedly confronted with the murder of a man-eating lion, Falco is distracted from his original task, uncovering a bitter rivalry between the gladiators'' trainers. With one star gladiator dead, Falco is forced to investigate and the trail leads from Rome to the blood-soaked sand of the arena in North Africa. But what lies in store...?
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