The Accusers : Marco Didius Falco: Book XV
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Format
Paperback / Softback
Book Series
Falco
ISBN-10
0099515229
ISBN-13
9780099515227
Publisher
Cornerstone
Imprint
Arrow Books Ltd
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Apr 4th, 2013
Print length
352 Pages
Weight
252 grams
Dimensions
16.60 x 18.80 x 2.20 cms
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‘Luckily the judge was eager to adjourn for lunch.’Having returned from his trip to Londinium, Falco takes up employment with two lawyers at the top of their trade. With a little coercion, Falco joins the prosecution in seeking to persuade a magistrate to instigate a new trial.
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''Queen of the humorous crime romp is Lindsey Davis.'' -- Guardian
''A pure delight, with Davis''s unique blend of wit and humour brilliantly immersing us in the marvels of ancient Roman life.'' -- Good Book Guide
''Almost impossible to put down'' -- ***** Reader review
''My advice is BUY IT and READ IT as you will not regret it'' -- ***** Reader review
''Superbly written, gripping and compelling'' -- ***** Reader review
''A joy to read'' -- ***** Reader review
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FALCO HAS HIS DEADLY DAY IN COURT
Having returned from his trip to Londinium, Falco takes up employment with two lawyers at the top of their trade. For the trial of a senator, they need Falco to make an affidavit confirming repayment of a loan. Having been out of the country and starved of Forum gossip for some time, Falco has little interest in this trial, so he makes his deposition and then leaves.
The prosecution are successful and a large financial judgment is made, but one month later the senator is dead, apparently by suicide. The heirs are now in a situation of not having to pay up, and the prosecutor suddenly decides to seek out Falco.
With a little coercion, Falco joins the prosecution in seeking to persuade a magistrate to instigate a new trial. Blinded by the vision of rich pickings to be gained by the prosecution, Falco temporarily forgets that, if they fail, the financial penalties levelled against the informers who brought the case are potentially enormous...
''Queen of the humorous crime romp is Lindsey Davis.'' -- Guardian
''A pure delight, with Davis''s unique blend of wit and humour brilliantly immersing us in the marvels of ancient Roman life.'' -- Good Book Guide
''Almost impossible to put down'' -- ***** Reader review
''My advice is BUY IT and READ IT as you will not regret it'' -- ***** Reader review
''Superbly written, gripping and compelling'' -- ***** Reader review
''A joy to read'' -- ***** Reader review
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FALCO HAS HIS DEADLY DAY IN COURT
Having returned from his trip to Londinium, Falco takes up employment with two lawyers at the top of their trade. For the trial of a senator, they need Falco to make an affidavit confirming repayment of a loan. Having been out of the country and starved of Forum gossip for some time, Falco has little interest in this trial, so he makes his deposition and then leaves.
The prosecution are successful and a large financial judgment is made, but one month later the senator is dead, apparently by suicide. The heirs are now in a situation of not having to pay up, and the prosecutor suddenly decides to seek out Falco.
With a little coercion, Falco joins the prosecution in seeking to persuade a magistrate to instigate a new trial. Blinded by the vision of rich pickings to be gained by the prosecution, Falco temporarily forgets that, if they fail, the financial penalties levelled against the informers who brought the case are potentially enormous...
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