Two For The Lions

Fans of S. J. Parris, Donna Leon, Steven Saylor and C. J. Sansom will love this enthralling and expertly written mystery from multimillion-copy bestselling author Lindsey Davis. Bringing Ancient Rome to life with its vivid description and characterisation, you\'ll feel like you are right there!\'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\'Quite brilliant\' -- ***** Reader review\'A laugh a minute as always\' -- ***** Reader review\'Remarkable\' -- ***** Reader review\'Vastly entertaining\' -- ***** Reader review************************************************************************************FIGHTING FOR TRUTH IN NORTH AFRICALumbered with working alongside reptilian Chief Spy Anacrites, Marcus Didius Falco has the perfect plan to make money - he will assist Vespasian in the Emperor\'s \'Great Census\' of AD73.His potential fee could finally allow him to join the middle ranks and be worthy of long-suffering Helena Justina.Unexpectedly confronted with the murder of a man-eating lion, Falco is distracted from his original task, uncovering a bitter rivalry between the gladiators\' trainers. With one star gladiator dead, Falco is forced to investigate and the trail leads from Rome to the blood-soaked sand of the arena in North Africa. But what lies in store...? Σελίδες: 400, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm