The Grove of the Caesars, Lindsey Davis
The Grove of the Caesars, Lindsey Davis
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The Grove of the Caesars
A Flavia Albia Novel

Author: Lindsey Davis

Narrator: Jane Collingwood

Unabridged: 11 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/28/2020


Synopsis

In the sacred grove of Julius Caesar, something deadly stirs in the undergrowth—a serial killer, who haunted the gardens for years, has claimed another victim—in Lindsey Davis’s next historical mystery, The Grove of the Caesars.

At the feet of her adoptive father, renowned private informer Marcus Didius Falco, Flavia Albia learned a number of important rules. First and foremost—always keep one's distance from the palace, nothing good comes from that direction. But right behind it—murder is the business of the Vigiles, best to leave them to it.

Having broken the first rule more often than she'd like, it's no surprise to anyone when she finds herself breaking the second one. The public gardens named after the Caesars is a place nice girls are warned away from and when a series of bodies are uncovered, it seems that a serial killer has been haunting the grove for years. The case is assigned to one Julius Karus, a cohort of the Vigiles, but Albia is convinced that nothing will come of his efforts. Out of sympathy for the dead women and their grieving relatives, Albia decides to work with the vile Karus and bring the serial killer to justice.

A Macmillan Audio production from Minotaur Books

"The audacious Flavia Albia returns...this one ends with a surprising conclusion that will make fans adore Flavia even more, if that is possible." -- Booklist

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 February 24, 2021

This very exciting Roman murder mystery is the 8th volume of the wonderful "Flavia Albia" series, from the well-known author, Lindsey Davis. At the beginning of the book you'll notice a very well-drawn map of Region XIV Transtiberina in Rome, AD 89, as well as a list of Characters who are featuring i......more

Goodreads review by Kate on April 13, 2020

Another extremely enjoyable and entertaining detective case for Flavia Albia, daughter of Falco, in Domitian's Rome. As usual in this favourite series, the narrative is packed with interesting background details which bring ancient Rome to life. There is a horrific crime at the heart of this novel,......more

Goodreads review by Kathy on September 26, 2020

Great and entertaining read as usual from this author. Now I think this makes 28 books penned by her that I have read and appreciated. It's Flavia! You know there will be murder and dastardly deeds to uncover whilst left alone in the city when husband has to go tend to dying sister. There is a serial......more

Goodreads review by Gaby on March 04, 2025

Ursus rallied. 'Flavia Albia, I'd heard about you, but I didn't believe the stories, It's one big adventure after another when you are around! Our dearest Albiola is alone in this book, as her beloved husband Tiberius has gone to visit her sick sister. Quite by chance, or if you believe in such t......more

Goodreads review by Karen on August 11, 2020

Slow start, but good at the end. Many lost boys. I hope that Falco's auction house and his favorite niece continue to figure in the stories. I do hope Lindsey Davis is immortal, as I need my annual Flavian mystery.......more