Davis, Lindsey

Ode to a Banker (Falco 12)

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ISBN 13:: 9780099515173
author:: Davis, Lindsey
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Arrow
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2009
Pages:: 368
Dimensions:: 12.9 x 2.4 x 19.7 centimetres (0
Genre:: Historical fiction
Condition:: New
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A witty and engaging mystery set in Ancient Rome. Marcus Didius Falco, private informer and poet, is commissioned to investigate a gruesome literary murder that has taken over his reading from a wealthy Greek banker's scriptorium. As he delves into the darker world of Roman publishing and banking, he uncovers jealousies of authorship and the mire of patronage. Lindsey Davis' twelfth novel explores these themes with wit and insight, taking us on a journey through the complexities of Roman society. With its vivid description and characterisation, this book is suited to readers of mystery and detective fiction set in Ancient Rome. With its engaging plot and well-developed characters, this novel is sure to keep you turning the pages until the very end.

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