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Invitation to Die

A Short Story of Falco's Rome

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Invitation to Die

By: Lindsey Davis
Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
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About this listen

 Emperor Domitian is hosting a banquet for the senators in honour of fallen soldiers, and it's an invitation Aelianus and Justinus Camillus dare not refuse. On arrival, they enter a black-painted room furnished with couches resembling those found in mausoleums, complete with a tombstone bearing each of the senators' names. As the evening progresses the brothers conclude that Domitian has finally turned against them for their uncle's part in a plot to oust his father, and start to wonder if they'll ever see the light of day again . . .

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Praise for Lindsey Davis and the Flavia Albia series

'Lindsey Davis has seen off all her competitors to become the unassailable market leader in the 'crime in Ancient Rome' genre . . . Davis's squalid, vibrant Rome is as pleasurable as ever' - Guardian

'Davis's prose is a lively joy, and Flavia's Rome is sinister and gloriously real' - The Times on Sunday

'For fans of crime fiction set in the ancient world, this one is not to be missed' - Booklist

'Davis's books crackle with wit and knowledge . . . She has the happy knack of making the reader feel entirely immersed in Rome' - The Times Ancient Fiction Historical Fiction International Mystery & Crime Mystery Crime

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Critic reviews

'Lindsey Davis has seen off all her competitors to become the unassailable market leader in the 'crime in Ancient Rome' genre . . . Davis's squalid, vibrant Rome is as pleasurable as ever'
Davis's prose is a lively joy, and Flavia's Rome is sinister and gloriously real
For fans of crime fiction set in the ancient world, this one is not to be missed
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really loved this story.

good characters ... more about the Helena's brothers please.

very absorbing, humorous...more please

Hope this is a new series

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more please of the family and the brothers woking together to work against the emperor in the background.

more please

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Good short story suitable for the beach on a hot sunny day. easy listening for me

love this book

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Being a huge fan of both the Falco and Flavia Albia series, this little gem is a powerful and captivating story told through the eyes of the Camilas brothers. Tense. Well curated short story. Engagingly narrated. Highly recommend!

Powerful and captivating

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I am a Fan of Falco and Flavia so naturally enjoyed short story that involving Helena , Aurelius, Justinus and Claudia.

The background is Domintian’s “Triumph “ and the way he wants to intimidate the Senate with a theatrical dinner.

The author has managed to bring alive the the fear and humour of the situation.
The narrator spoke clearly and gave a great performance
thoroughly recommended.

Masterful Short story of impact of Domitian

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