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A Comedy of Terrors

Flavia Albia Series, Book 9

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A Comedy of Terrors

By: Lindsey Davis
Narrated by: Jane Collingwood
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In Rome, 89 A.D., poisonings, murders, and a bloody gang war of retribution breaks out during the festival of Saturnalia, and when her husband, Tiberius, becomes a target, it's time for Flavia Albia to take matters into her own hands—in Lindsey Davis’s next historical mystery, A Comedy of Terrors.

Flavia Albia, daughter and successor of private informer Marcus Didius Falco is twiddling her thumbs with no clients during the December festival of Saturnalia. But that doesn't mean all is quiet. Her husband Tiberius and the Fourth Cohort are battling organized crime interests that are going to war over the festival nuts. A series of accidental poisonings, then bloody murders of rival nut-sellers, and finally a gruesome warning to Tiberius from the hidden criminal powers to back off.

Albia has had just about enough and combines forces with Tiberius to uncover the hidden criminal gangs trying to worm their way into the establishment at a banquet of the emperor Domitian.

A Macmillan Audio production from Minotaur Books

©2021 Lindsey Davis (P)2021 Macmillan Audio Ancient Historical Historical Fiction Mystery Women Sleuths

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I love this series, I love the characters, the motley assortment of household members that seems to have new or old-new additions each time, the setting of Ancient Rome and the gentle way that I learn more about Ancient Roman practices. The plots are good, the narration is great, the whole experience is fun.

Another great installment in this series

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It is interesting to read of the developing character of Flavia. Also, her humor is getting sharper and more ribald.

Fun as usual.

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As always, very entertaining and a bit sparky. can't wait for the next installment.

Albia Flavia does it again !!

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The Roman nomenclature of the first century is extremely challenging to follow. But the narration is tiptop, the story engrossing and often amusing. And along with the humor there is a substantial layer of humanity to these characters, that makes you want to know what happens next. Lindsay Davis is one of the best.

Flavia Albia is a challenge, but worth it.

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Halfway through I realized I had no idea what was going on. I love Lindsey Davis, but I listen to books while multitasking & just couldn't follow the narration. I'll probably start over with a paper version.

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