![]() ![]() Jo Ann Vicarel - Library Journal, Starred Review - named one of the 5 best mysteries of 2008 Lindsey Davis and Steven Saylor will hold readers over until the third casebook of Pliny the Younger publishes. Outstandingly researched and laden with suspense, this journey into ancient Rome by history professor Bell could be one of the masterpieces of the historical mystery genre. Readers will delight in the duo's tracing of Caesar's blood line walking with Pliny through his daily routine is entertaining, too. ![]() Their exploits in Syria (All Roads Lead to Murder)have reached the ears of all in Rome, and they now have the reputation of being competent detectives. ![]() At the same time, Domitian orders Pliny and his friend Tacitus to find out if there is a real heir to the throne. When the body of a mason is found in the library of current Princeps (first citizen) Domitian,Pliny the Younger is asked by his mother to find the killer. ![]()
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