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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...
'Surely the best historical detective in the business' -- Daily Telegraph
'If only all bestsellers were this satisfying' -- Time Out
'Davis's writing zings with fun' -- Daily Mail
'Lindsey Davis does it again - another cracking read' -- ***** Reader review
'Addictive' -- ***** Reader review
'Difficult to put down' -- ***** Reader review
'Gripping and entertaining' -- ***** Reader review

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AD 75: as a passion for home improvement sweeps through the Roman Empire, Falco struggles to deal with a pair of terrible bath-house contractors who have been causing him misery for months.

Far away in Britain, King Togidubnus of the Atrebates tribe is planning his own makeover. His huge new residence (known to us as Fishbourne Palace) will be spectacular - but the sensational refurbishment is beset by 'accidents'. The frugal Emperor Vespasian is paying for all this; he wants someone to investigate.

Falco has a new baby, a new house, and he hates Britain. But his feud with Anacrites the Chief Spy has now reached a dangerous level, so with his own pressing reasons to leave Rome in a hurry, he accepts the task.

A thousand miles from home, he starts restoring order to the chaotic building site and realises that someone with murderous intentions is now after him...

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  • Print Length: 388 Pages
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