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Zusatztext Davis's prose is a lively joy! and Flavia's Rome is sinister and gloriously real Informationen zum Autor Historical novelist Lindsey Davis is best known for her novels set in Ancient Rome, including the much-loved Marcus Didius Falco series, although she has also written about the English Civil War, including A Cruel Fate , a book for the Quick Reads literacy initiative. Her examination of the paranoid reign of the roman emperor Domitian began with Master and God , a standalone novel set in that dark period, leading to her new series about Flavia Albia. Her books are translated and five radio dramas are regularly rebroadcast on BBC Radio 4X. Her many awards include the Premio Colosseo (from the city of Rome) and the Crime Writers' Cartier Diamond Dagger for lifetime achievement. Most recently she was awarded the Ivanhoe Prize for lifetime achievement in historical fiction, given by the Spanish City of Ubeda. She has been the Chair of the UK Crimewriters' Association, Honorary President of the UK Classical Association, President of the Birmingham and Midlands Institute and is a Fellow of the UK Society of Authors. www.lindseydavis.co.uk Lindsey Davis - The Crime Writers' Association (thecwa.co.uk) Klappentext The eighth Flavia Albia mystery. The gardens Caesar left to the people of Rome have become dangerous and menacing places. There are rumours that a killer is lurking there, as well as the mysterious discovery of buried scrolls from obscure philosophers. Albia sets out to cast light on these mysteries. The next book in the gripping Flavia Albia series, by acclaimed author Lindsey Davis. Zusammenfassung The next book in the gripping Flavia Albia series, by acclaimed author Lindsey Davis.
