Lindsey Davis 
The Silver Pigs 
(Marco Didius Falco: book I): the first novel in the bestselling historical detective series, exposing the criminal underbelly of ancient Rome

A NEW EMPEROR SEEKS AN EXPERIENCED AGENT
Marcus Didius Falco is a private informer, the closest thing that first-century Rome has to a detective.
A new emperor, Vespasian , has ascended to power. The tides of money and power are in flux, and Rome »s vicious games swirl more ferociously than ever.
When Falco rescues a young girl in trouble, he catapults himself into a dangerous game involving stolen imperial ingots, a dark political plot and, most hazardous of all, a senator »s daughter connected to the traitors Falco has sworn to expose.
The rule of law is tenuous for ordinary citizens of Rome. Only a man with a mind as sharp as a gladius can prevail. . .
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 »Her research has been assiduous and detailed, her commitment to the subject is impressive, and the background detail is often eye-opening » Hilary Mantel, Observer
 »One of the best writers in this field! » Donna Leon, The Times
 » The best historical detective in the business » Daily Telegraph
 »Every book in this series is a delight. . . highly recommend!! » Library Journal
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Why Readers Love Lindsey Davis:
 »Be careful, if you get the taste for this you »ll end up reading them all… I can think of worse ways to pass the time » — ***** Reader review
 » This series is just so addictive! » — ***** Reader review
 »I just could not put it down » — ***** Reader review
 »Engrossing » — ***** Reader review
Fans of S. J. Parris, Donna Leon, Steven Saylor and C. J. Sansom will absolutely love this gripping page-turner of a historical mystery from multi-million copy bestselling author Lindsey Davis. Full of twists, turns and tension – you will be hooked from page one.