Alexandria: (Falco 19)

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Alexandria: (Falco 19)
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Lindsey Davis
SeriesFalco
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:368
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
Category/GenreModern and contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
ISBN/Barcode 9780099515623
ClassificationsDewey:823.914
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Cornerstone
Imprint Arrow Books Ltd
Publication Date 4 February 2010
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

One of the Roman novels from the bestselling historical fiction Falco series '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.

Author Biography

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.

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 *