It's 76 A.D. during the reign of Vespasian and the Roman holiday of Saturnalia has begun. The days are short; the nights are for wild parties. But not for Marcus Didius Falco. Falco is an informer by trade - his job is to uncover unwelcome truths and deal with sensitive situations,...
In 76 A.D., during the reign of Vespasian, informer Marcus Didius Falco searches for a general's famous female conquest who has escaped from house arrest--leaving a horrendous murder in her wake. Falco seems to be the only one who notices that some dark agency is bringing death...
'We should have time to manage it ... and still get back to the party before the wine runs out.' It is the Roman holiday of Saturnalia. The days are short; the nights are for wild parties. A general has captured a famous enemy of Rome, and brings her home to adorn his...