A Capitol Death, Lindsey Davis
A Capitol Death, Lindsey Davis
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A Capitol Death

Author: Lindsey Davis

Narrator: Jane Collingwood

Unabridged: 11 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/30/2019

Synopsis

In Rome, ruled by the erratic Emperor Domitian, Flavia Albia is dragged into the worst sort of investigation―a politically charged murder.A man falls to his death from the Tarpeian Rock, which overlooks the forum from the Capitoline Hill in ancient Rome. While it looks like a suicide, one witness swears that she saw it happen and that he was pushed. Normally, this would attract very little official notice, but this man happened to be in charge of organizing the imperial triumphs demanded by the emperor.The Emperor Domitian, autocratic and erratic, has decided that he deserves two triumphs for his so-called military victories. The triumphs are both controversial and difficult to stage because of the not-so-victorious circumstances that left them without treasure or captives to be paraded through the streets. Normally, the investigation would be under the auspices of her new husband, but, worried about his stamina following a long recovery, private informer Flavia Albia, daughter of Marcus Didius Falco, steps in.What a mistake that turns out to be. The deceased proves to have been none too popular with far too many others with much to gain from his death. With the date of the triumphs fast approaching, Flavia Albia must unravel a truly complex case of murder before danger shows up on her own doorstep.

About Lindsey Davis

Lindsey Davis was born and raised in Birmingham, England. After taking an English degree at Oxford and working for the civil service for thirteen years, she “ran away to be a writer.” Her internationally bestselling novels featuring ancient Roman detective Marcus Didius Falco include Venus in Copper, The Iron Hand of Mars, Nemesis and Alexandria. She is also the author of Rebels and Traitors, set during the English Civil War. Davis is the recipient of the Crime Writers’ Association Cartier Diamond Dagger Award, the highest accolade for crime writers, as well as the Ellis Peters Historical Dagger Award and the Authors' Club Best First Novel award.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Clemens on January 21, 2020

This Roman adventure mystery is the 7th volume of the delightful "Flavia Albia" series from the author, Lindsey Davis. At the beginning of the book you'll notice a well-drawn map of Rome, AD 89, with the Capitol, the Arx and the Tarpeian Rock, with a note concerning that same Tarpeian Rock. Storytelli......more

Goodreads review by Kate on February 08, 2019

The Flavia Albia books are must-reads for me every year. This one is a slow burner but it is full of fascinating sections on what it may well have been like in Rome during the chaotic days leading up to an emperor's Triumph. I love the idea that costume designers had to dress up actors to parade thr......more

Goodreads review by Gaby on September 23, 2024

On the eve of Domitian's baseless triumph over the Dacian campaign poor Flavia Albia finds herself once again involved in a murder case but this time she's against time as this has to be solved before crazy Master and God Domitian enters Rome for his Triumph. Albia and Co. did not disappoint and now......more

Goodreads review by 8stitches 9lives on April 04, 2019

A Capitol Death is the seventh novel in the Flavia Albia series of historical mysteries set in Ancient Rome, and this is yet another great addition to a super series. Not surprisingly, the Roman setting is what makes this book truly unique, and not only do we have an intriguing mystery surrounding t......more

Goodreads review by Elaine on March 16, 2019

I would like to thank Netgalley and Hodder & Stoughton for an advance copy of A Capitol Death, the seventh novel to feature Roman informer Flavia Albia. When the logistics manager for Domitian’s Triumph falls off a cliff it assumed to be either suicide or an accident until a witness says she saw anot......more

Quotes

“Davis does her usual brilliant job of integrating the history of the period, warts and all…with a fast-paced and fair whodunit. This entry reinforces her place at the top of the historical mystery pack.” Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“It’s up to Flavia to sort out who did what, but it’s the delicious details that are the real appeal here. Only Davis could somehow ace the insertion of the anachronistic expression ‘pimping his ride’ into a narrative about the splendors of ancient times.” Booklist (starred review)

“The abundant charm of the heroine and the heavily detailed historical background will hook readers and keep them hooked.” Kirkus Reviews

“Davis balances grit and frivolity with ease. Flavia feels like the love child of Philip Marlowe and Carrie Bradshaw—she’s on the case, observing and reporting with care, but keeps a running line of saucy commentary on everyone throughout.” BookPage

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