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Desperate Undertaking

by Lindsey Davis Book 10 in the Flavia Albia series.

First published 2022

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4.5(1,684)

At the end of December, a series of murders around the Field of Mars imitates violent scenes from popular drama. The killings occur near Domitian's new Odeon and Stadium and appear intended to punish people connected with the theatrical profession.

With Falco away, Albia accepts a commission originally intended for her father. She traces relationships among actors, undertakers and officials while authorities press for concealment, and the staged deaths move closer to members of her own family.

Historical Periods

Reign of Domitian81–96 CE Roman Festivals and Public Entertainment27 BCE–300 CE Roman Urban Crime and the Vigiles6 BCE–300 CE

Genres

Crime & Mystery

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