The eighteen Falco Novel.
If you have arrived at this novel you probably enjoyed the previous seventeen. Or at least enjoyed most of them.
This reader felt that Ms Davis spent the first few books preventing her hero from being too successful even when she presented him with the opportunities. After a while, she relaxed and everything has improved.
This novel related back to the activities of Falco and his younger respectable Brother-in-Law related in "The Iron Hand of Mars".
Again, life in Ancient Rome seems remarkably relaxed compared with the hub-bub of modern times. Falco struggles mightily, but ultimately succeeds. It is an enthralling read.
The novels of Lindsey Davis and Steven Saylor both succeed most successfully when they are relating the everyday business of ordinary Romans. Both authors seem to have achieved success in this field. Only 2000 year old romans will know for sure!
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