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There Will Be Bodies

By: Lindsey Davis
Narrated by: Jane Collingwood
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 Ten years after the eruption of Vesuvius, the surrounding countryside lies buried and barren. But the destroyed cities and luxury villas on the Bay of Naples are not utterly lost.

Flavia Albia and her husband Tiberius Manlius are tasked with restoring one villa and identifying any surviving remains.

What they unearth is beyond disturbing. When the volcano erupted some people were left to their fate here, unable to escape. They included the previous owner, Publius Primus - laid out carefully and covered by falling ash.

Was Primus murdered? And, if so, why? Can Flavia Albia solve the mystery?

There Will Be Bodies looks beyond the well-known tragic events to what must have happened afterwards. It is the most intriguing crime novel of Lindsey Davis's long and celebrated career.©2025 Lindsey Davis Ancient Crime Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Mystery

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A deliciously enjoyable yarn
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I have every single Lindsey Davis book so I thought I'd try it .Brilliant the narrator has a lovely voice and does the characters well

loved it all

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I read the Falco and Flavia Albia books waiting as each were first published. I then re-read them a couple of years ago. and now have listened to them in order on audible. after all these years I still love them. Thank you.

the atmosphere and characters captivating

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The family and relationships continue to grow whilst educating us on more aspects of Roman history. An unexpected setting for further mysteries.

Wonderfully narrated and immersive

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I loved the story and that it was based in the aftermath of the eruption of Vesuvius. The characters remain charming and interesting. The humour as usual carries you along. It is an easy read but can be thought provoking too. One of the better ones.

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yet again Albia entertains as she sets out to seek truths and justice. wonderful way to spend time

continuing brilliance

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