{"product_id":"silver-pigs-lindsey-davis-9780099515050","title":"Silver Pigs","description":"Fans of S. J. Parris, Donna Leon, Steven Saylor and C. J. Sansom will absolutely love this gripping page-turner of a historical mystery from multi-million copy bestselling author Lindsey Davis. Full of twists, turns and tension - you'll be hooked from page one...\n'Her research has been assiduous and detailed, her commitment to the subject is impressive, and the background detail is often eye-opening' -- Hilary Mantel, Observer\n'One of the best writers in this field' -- Donna Leon, The Times\n'Surely the best historical detective in the business' -- Daily Telegraph\n'Every book in this series is a delight ... highly recommended' -- Library Journal\n'Be careful, if you get the taste for this you'll end up reading them all... I can think of worse ways to pass the time' -- ***** Reader review\n'This series is just SO addictive!' -- ***** Reader review\n'I just could not put it down' -- ***** Reader review\n'Engrossing' -- ***** Reader review\n********************************************************************************\nA NEW EMPEROR SEEKS AN EXPERIENCED AGENT\nMarcus Didius Falco is a private informer, the closest thing that first-century Rome has to a detective.\nA new emperor, Vespasian, has ascended to power. The tides of money and power are in flux, and Rome's vicious games swirl more ferociously than ever.\nWhen Falco rescues a young girl in trouble, he catapults himself into a dangerous game involving stolen imperial ingots, a dark political plot and, most hazardous of all, a senator's daughter connected to the traitors Falco has sworn to expose.\nThe rule of law is tenuous for ordinary citizens of Rome. Only a man with a mind as sharp as a gladius can prevail.","brand":"Cornerstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51597787955488,"sku":"9780099515050","price":8.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/2812\/7264\/files\/9780099515050.jpg?v=1785308029","url":"https:\/\/bookcorner.com\/products\/silver-pigs-lindsey-davis-9780099515050","provider":"The Book Corner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}