There Will Be Bodies
(Author) Lindsey DavisTen years after the eruption of Vesuvius, the surrounding countryside lies buried and barren. But the destroyed cities and luxury villas on the Bay of Naples are not utterly lost. Flavia Albia and her husband Tiberius Manlius are tasked with restoring one villa and identifying any surviving remains. What they unearth is beyond disturbing. When the volcano erupted some people were left to their fate here, unable to escape. They included the previous owner, Publius Primus - laid out carefully and covered by falling ash. Was Primus murdered? And, if so, why? Can Flavia Albia solve the mystery? There Will Be Bodies looks beyond the well-known tragic events to what must have happened afterwards. It is the most intriguing crime novel of Lindsey Davis's long and celebrated career.
Lindsey Davis
Lindsey Davis is a British historical novelist known for her popular series of historical detective novels featuring the character Marcus Didius Falco, a private investigator in ancient Rome. Davis is celebrated for her meticulous research and engaging storytelling, bringing the sights, sounds, and culture of ancient Rome to life in her works. Her most famous novel, "The Silver Pigs," introduced readers to Falco and set the stage for a successful series spanning over 20 books. Davis' witty dialogue, intricate plots, and vivid descriptions have earned her a dedicated following and solidified her place as a master of historical fiction in the mystery genre.
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