Fans of S. J. Parris, Donna Leon, Steven Saylor and C. J. Sansom will devour this captivating mystery, full of twists and turns, from multimillion-copy bestselling author Lindsey Davis.

'Wonderful, great fun all round' -- Daily Telegraph
'Surely the best historical detective in the business' -- Daily Telegraph
'An excellent who-dunnit' -- ***** Reader review
A relaxing and absorbing read -- ***** Reader review
'Difficult to put down' -- ***** Reader review
'Addictive' -- ***** Reader review

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A LOST CHILD IN A DEADLY LOTTERY...

A frightened child approaches Roman informer Marcus Didius Falco, pleading for
help. Nobody believes Gaia's story that a relation wants to kill her - and neither
does he.

Beset by his own family troubles, by his new responsibilities as
Procurator of the Sacred Poultry, and by the continuing search for a new
partner, he turns her away.

Immediately he regrets it. Gaia has been selected as the new Vestal Virgin, and when she disappears Falco is officially asked to investigate.

Finding Gaia is then a race against time, ending in Falco's most terrifying exploit yet...

One of the Roman novels from the bestselling historical fiction Falco series

About the Author

Lindsey Davis has written over twenty historical novels, beginning with The Course of Honour. Her bestselling mystery series features laid-back First Century detective Marcus Didius Falco and his partner Helena Justina, plus friends, relations, pets and bitter enemy the Chief Spy. After an English degree at Oxford University Lindsey joined the Civil Service, but became a professional author in 1989. Her books are translated into many languages and have been dramatized on BBC Radio 4. Her many prizes include the Premio Colosseo, awarded by the Mayor of Rome 'for enhancing the image of Rome', the Sherlock award for Falco as Best Comic Detective and the Crimewriters' Association Cartier Diamond Dagger for lifetime achievement.

For more information, please visit www.lindseydavis.co.uk.

Reviews
One of the most entertaining books of the year * Sunday Telegraph *
One of the best of the current writers in this field * Sunday Times *
Wonderful, great fun all round * Daily Telegraph *
Surely the best historical detective in the business * Daily Telegraph *



Book Information
ISBN 9780099515166
Author Lindsey Davis
Format Paperback
Page Count 336
Imprint Arrow Books Ltd
Publisher Cornerstone
Weight(grams) 234g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 20mm