Books
by Lindsey Davis
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Saturnalia |
Marcus Didius Falco is once again involved in a delicate matter of state - a murder and an escaped political prisoner - while juggling a lively and complicated domestic life. It is Rome, 76AD under the rule of Vespasian during the Saturnalia. Loosely described as detective stories, the Falco novels are a highly enjoyable romp through Roman life and customs. Though some are more successful than others, I have enjoyed them all, and Saturnalia does not disappoint.
(Ferelith Hordon - bwl 40 June 2007) |
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The Silver Pigs |
Rereading this the first of the Falco novels, I was not disappointed. Davis writes with humour and impressive knowledge of the Roman World - here the process of mining for silver in the British mines - and the corruption that went with it. Falco is engaging, Helena a worthy heroine, so if you haven't met them allow me to affect the introduction.
(Ferelith Hordon - bwl 84 Spring 2017) |
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