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Alexandria

  • Imprint: Arrow

  • ISBN: 9780099515623

  • Length: 368  Pages

  • Dimensions: 198mm x 23mm x 129mm

  • Weight: 255g

  • RRP: £9.99

Alexandria

'I came fully equipped with the old prejudice that anything to do with Egypt involved corruption and deceit.'

AD 77. Egypt was the destination of choice for Roman tourists, being home to not one but two Wonders of the Ancient World, a Centre of Culture, and people with exotic habits.
Unfortunately, when Marcus Didius Falco pays a visit he discovers it's also a hotbed of schemers and murderers. When the Head Librarian dies in suspicious circumstances, the Roman authorities are only too happy to dump the case on one of the Empire's most celebrated investigators - all adding up to a typical Falco family vacation.

  • Imprint: Arrow

  • ISBN: 9780099515623

  • Length: 368  Pages

  • Dimensions: 198mm x 23mm x 129mm

  • Weight: 255g

  • RRP: £9.99

Reviews

  • A fantastic historical whodunnit

    Daily Express

  • Like visiting old friends in a familiar and endearing, if sometimes bizarre, environment. Jokes and skulduggery crowd the pages

    The Guardian

  • The story gallops along at a tremendous pace with humour and suspense dispensed in equal measure

    Daily Express

  • Another entertaining adventure

    Sunday Telegraph

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About the Author

Lindsey Davis

Lindsey Davis has written over twenty historical novels, beginning with The Course of Honour. Her bestselling mystery series features laid-back First Century detective Marcus Didius Falco and his partner Helena Justina, plus friends, relations, pets and bitter enemy the Chief Spy. After an English degree at Oxford University Lindsey joined the Civil Service, but became a professional author in 1989. Her books are translated into many languages and have been dramatized on BBC Radio 4. Her many prizes include the Premio Colosseo, awarded by the Mayor of Rome ‘for enhancing the image of Rome’, the Sherlock award for Falco as Best Comic Detective and the Crimewriters’ Association Cartier Diamond Dagger for lifetime achievement. For more information, please visit www.lindseydavis.co.uk.

Lindsey Davis

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