Blinded by the vision of rich pickings to be gained by the prosecution, Falco temporarily forgets that, if they fail, the financial penalties levelled against the informers who brought the case are potentially enormous. With a little coercion, Falco joins the prosecution in seeking to persuade a magistrate to instigate a new trial. All informers are said to be vile collaborators, currying favor, contributing to repression, profiteering, targeting victims, and working the courts for their personal advantage. The heirs are now in a situation of not having to pay up, and the prosecutor suddenly decides to seek out Falco. Since the minimum estate of a senator is a million sesterces-and thats poverty for the elite-this can be a nice number of town houses and olive groves. The prosecution are successful and a large financial judgment is made, but one month later the senator is dead, apparently by suicide. Having been out of the country and starved of Forum gossip for some time, Falco has little interest in this trial, so he makes his deposition and then leaves. For the trial of a senator, they need Falco to make an affidavit confirming repayment of a loan. Having returned from his trip to Londinium, Falco takes up employment with two lawyers at the top of their trade. 'Superbly written, gripping and compelling' - ***** Reader review 'My advice is BUY IT and READ IT as you will not regret it' - ***** Reader review 'Almost impossible to put down' - ***** Reader review 'A pure delight, with Davis's unique blend of wit and humour brilliantly immersing us in the marvels of ancient Roman life.' - Good Book Guide 'Queen of the humorous crime romp is Lindsey Davis.' - Guardian Full of twists, turns and tension - you'll be hooked from page one. Sansom will absolutely love this gripping page-turner of a historical mystery from multi-million copy bestselling author Lindsey Davis.
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