Two For The Lions

(Marco Didius Falco: book X): another gripping foray into the crime and corruption of Ancient Rome from bestselling author Lindsey Davis
Whom did he eat, in fact?’

Lumbered with working alongside reptilian Chief Spy Anacrites, Falco has the perfect plan to make money – he will assist Vespasian in the Emperor’s ‘Great Census’ of AD 73.

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

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FIGHTING FOR TRUTH IN NORTH AFRICA

Lumbered 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.?

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