The Silver Pigs The first novel in the bestselling historical detective series, exposing the criminal underbelly of ancient Rome

"One of the best of the current writers in this field"

" Witty and always enjoyable mysteries." -- "Washington Post Book World" " Davis makes Rome live." --"Washington Post Book World" " Davis is both a deft storyteller and a scholar... a top drawer series." -- "Newsday" RAVES FOR LINDSEY DAVIS AND
THE MARCUS DIDIUS FALCO SERIES
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" The Rome of Davis' imagination is licentious and entertaining." -- "San Jose Mercury News"
" " " An excellent series." - "Library Journal"
" Excellent... a cross between I, CLAUDIUS and MYSTERY!" -- "Rocky Mountain News"
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" A pure delight... brilliantly [immerses] us in the marvels of ancient Roman life." --"Good Book Guide" on "The Accusers" " An irresistible package of history, mystery, and fast-moving action, all punctuated by a sense of humor that few writers can match." -- "Cleveland Plain Dealer" on "Venus in Copper"
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" Roman history and culture are nice accessories for the more durable tool that Davis employs-- hilariously good writing." -- "Washington Post Book World" on "Last Act in Palmyra"
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" Davis' s vision of everyday life in the Roman Empire is superb. I haven' t read historical fiction this good since "I, Claudius" by Robert Graves and "The Persian Boy" by Mary Renault." -- "Detroit Free Press" on "Shadows in Bronze"
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" Lindsey Davis doesn' t just bring Rome to life-- she brings life to Rome better than anyone else everhas." -- "Detroit Free Press" on "The Iron Hand of Mars"