As he pursues this flame-haired fortune-hunter, Falco finds himself beset by violent rent-racketeers, poisoners, and women without consciences who have dangerous designs on him. Severina Zotica has a foul-mouthed parrot, an odd connection with a snake dancer - and a very suspicious past. On the elegant slopes of the Pincian Hill, three freedmen with two flashy wives are under siege by a clever redhead. Lindsey Davis Roman novels begin chronologically with The Course of Honour, the love story of the Emperor Vespasian and Antonia Caenis. Rather than a stencil repeat, each novel concentrates on another aspect of society. This is a theme that runs throughout the series. While the overall framework is the same, Davis is starting to explore other facets of life in Rome. Hoping for a better life, or at least a better apartment, he takes on new clients. Venus in Copper picks is the third in the Falco adventures series.

Things are going well for Marcus Didius Falco, ancient Rome's investigator: he hates sharing a cell with a rodent, although being bailed by his old mother is almost as embarrassing his highborn girlfriend can't decide if she wants him and Titus Caesar's reward for past services is disappointing to say the least. original and delightful' - Sunday Times 'A tumultuous Ancient Rome with a delightful modern eye' - Sunday Times 'Fast-moving, funny and full of atmosphere' - Mail on Sunday 'A thrilling murder mystery' - ***** Reader review 'Such fun!' - ***** Reader review 'Another corking Falco' - ***** Reader review 'My advice is BUY IT and READ IT as you will not regret it' - ***** Reader review *********************************************************************************** MARRY IN HASTE. Venus in copper : a Marcus Didius Falco mystery / Lindsey Davis. 'Another redolent dip into corruption in Vespasian's Rome. Design by Phil Mazzone Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Davis, Lindsey. Expertly weaving an authentic depiction of Ancient Rome with exceptional characterisation and a tightly woven plot, this will have you hooked. Sansom will love this exciting and enthralling historical mystery from multi-million copy bestselling author Lindsey Davis.

Venus in Copper by Lindsey Davis