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The eighth in the series of crime novels set in Ancient Rome and featuring the classical sleuth, Marcus Didius Falco - a series I have been enjoying very much.
When a man is killed and Rome's Chief of Spies left for dead, Falco's investigation plunges him into the fiercely competitive world of olive-oil production. Nobody was poisoned at the dinner for the Society of Olive Oil Producers of Baetica, though in retrospect this was quite a surprise…

Inimitable detective Marcus Didius Falco is back with a vengeance. Muggings, occur, a man is killed and Rome’s answer to Phillip Marlowe is plunged into the fiercely competitive world of olive oil-production. Political intrigue, an exotic Spanish dancer and impending fatherhood, all add to Falco’s troubles.

RELEASE NOTES:

delivery expected Monday morning

I've been collecting the Falco series to read when I get a chance. I couldn't remember if I already had this one but thought I'd better pick it up jic - Lindsey Davis' books not being readily available in 2nd-hand shops.

Well, I ended up with 2 copies in the end, so I'll move this one on.

Off to visit crimson-tide.

One of a number in a well stuffed baggie. Thanks very much catsalive, I've heard good things about this series. ( #8 in the Marcus Didius Falco series. )

I’ve been reading this series in order (which I’d advise is the way to go) and now up to #8. Davis obviously does her research thoroughly and weaves the information into the story without any obvious and annoying info dumps. This one is set mostly in Hispania (Roman Spain) and centres around the vitally important olive oil industry.

What I like about this series is learning how ancient Rome operated, both at home in Rome and also in many different areas of its far flung empire. We see the workings and intrigues of governmental systems, as well as those of everyday citizens. And they’re a good mix of history, mystery, action, travel, and the personal ongoing story of Falco and Helena.

The books are not perfect by any means, but they’re fun and informative.

RABCK to another reader who I know enjoys these.

It's here! Thank you again. I will probably read this quite soon :)

I found my attention wandering a bit during the stuff about the oil cartel but enjoyed the rest. I also like finding out about Roman life along with the story. Sometimes I’ll read a little detail and think “ah yes, I remember that from the Asterix books”. Who needs dry history books when you’ve got comics and whodunnits?

Thanks again for this, CT! I should be seeing my mum for Christmas. I’ll pass this on to her then :)

Given to my mum