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Invitation to Die

A Short Story of Falco's Rome

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Invitation to Die

By: Lindsey Davis
Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
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Emperor Domitian is hosting a banquet for the senators in honour of fallen soldiers, and it's an invitation Aelianus and Justinus Camillus dare not refuse. On arrival, they enter a black-painted room furnished with couches resembling those found in mausoleums, complete with a tombstone bearing each of the senators' names. As the evening progresses the brothers conclude that Domitian has finally turned against them for their uncle's part in a plot to oust his father, and start to wonder if they'll ever see the light of day again . . .

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Praise for Lindsey Davis and the Flavia Albia series

'Lindsey Davis has seen off all her competitors to become the unassailable market leader in the 'crime in Ancient Rome' genre . . . Davis's squalid, vibrant Rome is as pleasurable as ever' - Guardian

'Davis's prose is a lively joy, and Flavia's Rome is sinister and gloriously real' - The Times on Sunday

'For fans of crime fiction set in the ancient world, this one is not to be missed' - Booklist

'Davis's books crackle with wit and knowledge . . . She has the happy knack of making the reader feel entirely immersed in Rome' - The Times Ancient Fiction Historical Fiction International Mystery & Crime Mystery Crime
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Critic reviews

'Lindsey Davis has seen off all her competitors to become the unassailable market leader in the 'crime in Ancient Rome' genre . . . Davis's squalid, vibrant Rome is as pleasurable as ever'
Davis's prose is a lively joy, and Flavia's Rome is sinister and gloriously real
For fans of crime fiction set in the ancient world, this one is not to be missed
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I am a Fan of Falco and Flavia so naturally enjoyed short story that involving Helena , Aurelius, Justinus and Claudia.

The background is Domintian’s “Triumph “ and the way he wants to intimidate the Senate with a theatrical dinner.

The author has managed to bring alive the the fear and humour of the situation.
The narrator spoke clearly and gave a great performance
thoroughly recommended.

Masterful Short story of impact of Domitian

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An exciting, atmospheric and curious story. We'll read as ever by Mr J K. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Thrilling stuff

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A perfect allegory of the Trump Whitehouse. Normalcy will eventually overcome tyranny. Cross fingers every one.

Domitian J. Trump!

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Roman history brought to life depicting the horror of Domitian's cruelty. Lindsey Davis is brilliant at putting vernacular speech into the characters of Ancient Rome until you can almost hear the sounds, smell the dirty streets and live their lives as if it were happening today. More please

An excellent tale

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really loved this story.

good characters ... more about the Helena's brothers please.

very absorbing, humorous...more please

Hope this is a new series

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