The Third Nero: A Flavia Albia Novel (Flavia Albia Series, 5) - Hardcover

Davis, Lindsey

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1250078911 ISBN 13: 9781250078919

Publisher: Minotaur Books, 2017

Synopsis

Intrigue―and possibly treason―swirl around the hall of power in Rome when yet another Nero pretender emerges to challenge the Emperor.

In 90 A.D., following the Saturninus revolt in Germany, the Emperor Domitian has become more paranoid about traitors and dissenters around him. This leads to several senators and even provincial governors facing charges and being executed for supposed crimes of conspiracy and insulting the emperor. Wanting to root out all the supports of Saturninus from the Senate, one of Domitian’s men offers to hire Flavia Alba to do some intelligence work.

Flavia Alba, daughter and chip off the old block of Marcus Didius Falco, would rather avoid any and all court intrigue, thank you very much. But she’s in a bit of a bind. Her wedding is fast approaching, her fiancé is still recovering―slowly―from being hit by a lightning bolt, and she’s the sole support of their household. So with more than a few reservations, she agrees to “investigate.”

Adding to the confusion is yet another Nero pretender has shown up in Parthia and is trying to rally support for his claim for the throne. With intrigue upon intrigue swirling around the capital city, it’s up to Albia to uncover what is―and isn’t―the real threat.

About this title

About the Author:

LINDSEY DAVIS is the author of the New York Times bestselling series of historical mysteries featuring Marcus Didius Falco, which started with The Silver Pigs, and the mysteries featuring Falco’s daughter, Flavia Albia, which started with The Ides of April. She has also authored a few acclaimed historical novels, including The Course of Honour. She lives in Birmingham, UK.

Review:

"Davis has never been better." ―Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Davis has created a fascinating world, populated it with original characters, and laid out a captivating plot." ―Library Journal

"Ancient Rome comes alive for the reader as Flavia triumphs once again in a riotous city full of Parthian archers with fiery arrows and a mad elephant on the loose. Much humor here, in Davis’ inimitable style." ―Booklist

About this edition

• Publisher: Minotaur Books
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1250078911
• ISBN 13: 9781250078919
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 336