The Accusers by Lindsey Davis

The Accusers by Lindsey Davis

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...

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 *
Cheerful and informal cynicism in a solemnly detailed classical setting. * TLS *

Historical novelist Lindsey Davis is best known for her novels set in Ancient Rome, including the much-loved Marcus Didius Falco series, although she has also written about the English Civil War, including in 2014 A Cruel Fate, a book for the Quick Reads literacy initiative. Her examination of the paranoid reign of the roman emperor Domitian began with Master and God, a standalone novel, leading to her new series about Flavia Albia, set in that dark period. Her books are translated and have been dramatized on BBC Radio 4. Her many awards include the Premio Colosseo (from the city of Rome) and the Crime Writers' Cartier Diamond Dagger for lifetime achievement. Most recently she was awarded the City of Ubeda Historical Novel Prize, also for lifetime achievement.

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ISBN 13	9780099515227
ISBN 10	0099515229
Title	The Accusers
Author	Lindsey Davis
Series	Falco
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Cornerstone
Year published	2013-04-04
Number of pages	352
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.