In 1989, Lindsey Davis introduced readers to Marcus Didius Falco, the Roman informer, in her first novel in the popular Falco series The Silver Pigs. Twenty books later, Davies created a Falco companion for her loyal fans.Only here will you learn about the authors private background, including her descent from a failed assassin and how atheism improved her knitting. Here, too, are the real glories and heartache involved in the research and creation of her books.This companion covers perennial issues and comes complete with a hundred illustrations and enlightening quotations from the Falco books and eminent sources Juvenal, through Chandler, to 1066 and All That.Its time to spill beans on the travertine. . .Her research has been assiduous and detailed, her commitment to the subject is impressive, and the background detail is often eyeopening Hilary Mantel, ObserverOne of the best writers in this field! Donna Leon, The Times The best historical detective in the business Daily TelegraphEvery book in this series is a delight. . . highly recommend!! Library JournalWhy Readers Love Lindsey DavisBe careful, if you get the taste for this youll end up reading them all... I can think of worse ways to pass the time Reader reviewThis series is just so addictive! Reader reviewI just could not put it down Reader reviewEngrossing Reader reviewFans of S. J. Parris, Donna Leon, Steven Saylor and C. J. Sansom will absolutely love this gripping pageturner of a historical mystery...
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In 1989, Lindsey Davis introduced readers to Marcus Didius Falco, the Roman informer, in her first novel in the popular Falco series The Silver Pigs. Twenty books later, Davies created a Falco companion for her loyal fans.Only here will you learn about the authors private background, including her descent from a failed assassin and how atheism improved her knitting. Here, too, are the real glories and heartache involved in the research and creation of her books.This companion covers perennial issues and comes complete with a hundred illustrations and enlightening quotations from the Falco books and eminent sources Juvenal, through Chandler, to 1066 and All That.Its time to spill beans on the travertine. . .Her research has been assiduous and detailed, her commitment to the subject is impressive, and the background detail is often eyeopening Hilary Mantel, ObserverOne of the best writers in this field! Donna Leon, The Times The best historical detective in the business Daily TelegraphEvery book in this series is a delight. . . highly recommend!! Library JournalWhy Readers Love Lindsey DavisBe careful, if you get the taste for this youll end up reading them all... I can think of worse ways to pass the time Reader reviewThis series is just so addictive! Reader reviewI just could not put it down Reader reviewEngrossing Reader reviewFans of S. J. Parris, Donna Leon, Steven Saylor and C. J. Sansom will absolutely love this gripping pageturner of a historical mystery...
Binding: Paperback;320 pages; Publisher: TBS-Penguin Random House Wholesale; Classification: FZC; Weight: 346 g; Dimensions: 195 x 125 x 19
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