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The Accusers - (Marco Didius Falco: book XV): a compelling and captivating historical mystery set in Rome from bestselling author Lindsey Davis (Paperback)
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The Accusers - (Marco Didius Falco: book XV): a compelling and captivating historical mystery set in Rome from bestselling author Lindsey Davis (Paperback)
Series: Falco
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List price R314
Loot Price R256
Discovery Miles 2 560
You Save R58 (18%)
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Fans of S. J. Parris, Donna Leon, Steven Saylor, C. J. Sansom will
absolutely love this gripping page-turner of a historical mystery
from multi-million copy bestselling author Lindsey Davis. Full of
twists, turns and tension - you'll be hooked from page one...
'Queen of the humorous crime romp is Lindsey Davis.' -- Guardian 'A
pure delight, with Davis's unique blend of wit and humour
brilliantly immersing us in the marvels of ancient Roman life.' --
Good Book Guide 'Almost impossible to put down' -- ***** Reader
review 'My advice is BUY IT and READ IT as you will not regret it'
-- ***** Reader review 'Superbly written, gripping and compelling'
-- ***** Reader review 'A joy to read' -- ***** Reader review
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FALCO HAS HIS DEADLY DAY IN COURT Having returned from his trip to
Londinium, Falco takes up employment with two lawyers at the top of
their trade. For the trial of a senator, they need Falco to make an
affidavit confirming repayment of a loan. Having been out of the
country and starved of Forum gossip for some time, Falco has little
interest in this trial, so he makes his deposition and then leaves.
The prosecution are successful and a large financial judgment is
made, but one month later the senator is dead, apparently by
suicide. The heirs are now in a situation of not having to pay up,
and the prosecutor suddenly decides to seek out Falco. With a
little coercion, Falco joins the prosecution in seeking to persuade
a magistrate to instigate a new trial. Blinded by the vision of
rich pickings to be gained by the prosecution, Falco temporarily
forgets that, if they fail, the financial penalties levelled
against the informers who brought the case are potentially
enormous...
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