Old Bones by David Wishart
Laddish Marcus Corvinus is spending his time in ancient Tuscany, sampling wine and ogling local talent (under the beady eye of his lovely wife Perilla) when his stepfather is accused of murder. It doesn't take long for Marcus to get him off the hook, but finding the true culprit is rather trickier. As he pursues his investigation, Marcus uncovers a major wine-making fraud as well as a sorry tale of infidelity, treachery, deceit and betrayal. And when he uncovers the real murderer, the reason for the crime turns out to have its roots in myth and history.
His learning shines throughHe has a feel for ancient times yet uses modern dialogue. This neat trick manages to combine the atmosphere of the ancient world while moving the story quickly and assuredly on. Highly recommended - Yorkshire Evening Press Wishart writes economically and with pace - Nairnshire Telegraph Innate humour and pace - Irish TimesA classical crime caper out of the top drawer. - Steve Craggs, Northern EchoI'll certainly be chasing up the previous Marcus Corvinus novels ... These are unusual detective tales - Scunthorpe Evening Telegraph David Wishart wields an entertaining stylus ... a terrific book to hole up with for the holidays - Scotland on Sunday A taut thriller in which ancient Rome springs to life - The TimesWith the toga-wearing sleuths of Lindsey Davis an dSteven Saylor prowling the alleys of Ancient Rome, is there room for Wishart's Marcus Corvinus? On this evidence the answer is resoundingly in the affirmative. - Times
David Wishart studied Classics at Edinburgh University. He then taught Latin and Greek in school for four years and after this retrained as a teacher of EFL. He lived and worked abroad for eleven years, working in Kuwait, Greece and Saudi Arabia, and now lives with his wife and family in Scotland.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780340768839 |
| ISBN 10 | 0340768835 |
| Title | Old Bones |
| Author | David Wishart |
| Series | A Marcus Corvinus Mystery |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Year published | 2000-08-03 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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