One Virgin Too Many
(Marco Didius Falco: book XI): an unputdownable Roman mystery from bestselling author Lindsey Davis
(Author) Lindsey DavisHISTORICAL ADVENTURE. A frightened child approaches Roman informer Marcus Didius Falco, pleading for help. Nobody believes Gaia's story that a relation wants to kill her - and neither does he. Beset by his own family troubles, by his new responsibilities as Procurator of the Sacred Poultry, and by the continuing search for a new partner, he turns her away. Immediately he regrets it. Gaia has been selected as the new Vestal Virgin, and when she disappears Falco is officially asked to investigate. Finding Gaia is then a race against time, ending in Falco's most terrifying exploit yet.
Lindsey Davis
Lindsey Davis is a British historical novelist known for her popular series of historical detective novels featuring the character Marcus Didius Falco, a private investigator in ancient Rome. Davis is celebrated for her meticulous research and engaging storytelling, bringing the sights, sounds, and culture of ancient Rome to life in her works. Her most famous novel, "The Silver Pigs," introduced readers to Falco and set the stage for a successful series spanning over 20 books. Davis' witty dialogue, intricate plots, and vivid descriptions have earned her a dedicated following and solidified her place as a master of historical fiction in the mystery genre.
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