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.