MYSTERY

The Ides of April: A Flavia Albia Mystery

by Lindsey Davis
Minotaur: St. Martin's. Jun. 2013. 352p. ISBN 9781250023698. $25.99; ebk. ISBN 9781250023704. M
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Davis's latest mystery set in ancient Rome during the reign of Domitian centers on Flavia Alba, the adopted daughter of series sleuth Marcus Falco (Nemesis; Shadows in Bronze). Sharp-witted and sharp-tongued, Flavia investigates a series of sudden and unexplained deaths. Not only must she find a killer, but she must work as a female informant in a male-dominated society. Davis combines excellent research, expansive knowledge, and vivid writing to immerse readers in ancient Rome. The people and places of the city seem both authentic and familiar.
VERDICT This series launch is a great read for mystery fans but is especially suggested for those who enjoy their crime fiction in a historical setting. There are some sexual themes and very mild violence, but nothing is explicit or inappropriate for teenagers.
Reviewed by Teresa L. Jacobsen , Jun 01, 2013
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