The Accusers Av Lindsey Davis

<b><i>Fans of S. J. Parris, Donna Leon, Steven Saylor, C. J. Sansom will absolutely love this gripping page-turner of a historical mystery from <u>multi-million copy bestselling author Lindsey Davis</u>. Full of twists, turns and tension - you''ll be hooked from page one...</i></b><br><br><b>''Queen of the humorous crime romp is Lindsey Davis.'' -- <i>Guardian</i></b><br><b>''A pure delight, with Davis''s unique blend of wit and humour brilliantly immersing us in the marvels of ancient Roman life.'' -- <i>Good Book Guide</i></b><br><b>''Almost impossible to put down'' -- ***** Reader review</b><br><b>''My advice is BUY IT and READ IT as you will not regret it'' -- ***** Reader review</b><br><b>''Superbly written, gripping and compelling'' -- ***** Reader review</b><br><b>''A joy to read'' -- ***** Reader review</b><br><b>***************************************************************************</b><br><b>FALCO HAS HIS DEADLY DAY IN COURT</b><br><br>Having returned from his trip to <b>Londinium</b>, <b>Falco</b> takes up employment with <b>two lawyers</b> at the top of their trade. For the trial of a senator, they need Falco to make an affidavit confirming repayment of a loan. Having been out of the country and starved of <b>Forum gossip</b> for some time, Falco has little interest in this trial, so he makes his deposition and then leaves.<br><br>The prosecution are successful and a large financial judgment is made, but one month later the <b>senator is dead, apparently by suicide</b>. The heirs are now in a situation of not having to pay up, and the prosecutor suddenly decides to seek out Falco.<br><br>With a little coercion, Falco joins <b>the prosecution</b> in seeking to persuade <b>a magistrate</b> to instigate a new trial. Blinded by the vision of rich pickings to be gained by the prosecution, Falco temporarily forgets that, if they fail, <b>the financial penalties levelled against the informers who brought the case are potentially enormous...</b>