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In this latest addition to a durable series, Marcus Didius Falco travels to the distant province of Baetica, pregnant girlfriend in tow, to investigate a possible olive oil cartel. The emphasis in this historical mystery is as much on historical as mystery, with solid detail and vivid insights that bring the ancient Roman alive. But the plotting, though leisurely, is nicely suspenseful and the ending worth the wait.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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“Splendid…mystery, pace and wit.” — Ellis Peters
“Lindsey Davis doesn’t merely make history come alive — she turns it into spanking entertainment, and wraps it around an intriguing mystery. She is incapable of writing a dull sentence.” — Peter Lovesey
“Lindsey Davis doesn’t merely make history come alive — she turns it into spanking entertainment, and wraps it around an intriguing mystery. She is incapable of writing a dull sentence.” — Peter Lovesey
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Falco in Search of a Plot,
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This review is from: A Dying Light in Corduba (Marcus Didius Falco Mysteries) (Mass Market Paperback)
We've all seen detective series that gradually petered out as their authors obsessed with their characters and forgot that, first and foremost, you need a mystery to have a good book. I loved the previous Falco books, and Davis continues to have outstanding historical detail and character development, but I'm afraid that this plot isn't worthwhile. There's more excitement in Helena's pregnancy than in the breakup of a incipient olive oil cartel, and Falco doesn't seem to solve as much as blunder. Here's hoping that this effort was an aberration.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Take the Time to Get into the Story,
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This review is from: A Dying Light in Corduba (Marcus Didius Falco Mysteries) (Mass Market Paperback)
I am an avid fan of the Marcus Didius Falco series. I found this book harder to get into, but the end was well worth it. Helena's pregnancy makes the story more interesting. At first, the cartel situation is rather complicated, but as you read along and get a feel for the story, you'll find the book worth the time.
3.0 out of 5 stars
A Little Too Long,
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This review is from: A Dying Light in Corduba (Marcus Didius Falco Mysteries) (Mass Market Paperback)
The eighth in the Marco Didius Falco series, this entry sees our glib hero investigating the formation of an olive oil cartel in the province of Baetica (southern Spain). The action starts in Rome, at a private party after which Falco's former employer, and current enemy Anacrites is put in a coma. All events converge as Falco heads of to Spain to get to the bottom of things, with pregnant wife Helena in tow. Once there, Falco plunges into the local society and politics of the olive oil bigwigs. As usual, the story is a fun read, with a few moments of action, and the usual frustrations for Falco. It gets a bit a long though, and the greatest narrative tension comes from Helena's pregnancy and its resolution.
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