The Accusers
Registered by raeliz64 of Leicester, Leicestershire United Kingdom on 11/22/2006
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Journal Entry 1 by raeliz64 from Leicester, Leicestershire United Kingdom on Wednesday, November 22, 2006
From Amazon -
"Having returned from his trip to Londinium, Falco takes up employment with Paccius Africanus and Silius Italicus, two lawyers at the top of their trade. For the trial of a senator they need Falco to make an affidavit confirming repayment of a loan. Having been out of the country and starved of Forum gossip for some time, Falco has little interest in this trial, so he makes his deposition and then leaves. The prosecution are successful and a large financial judgement is made, but one month later the senator is dead, apparently by suicide. The heirs are now in a situation of not having to pay up, and the prosecutor Silius Italicus suddenly decides to seek out Falco. With a little coercion, Falco joins the prosecution in seeking to persuade a magistrate to instigate a new trial against Metellus' son. Blinded by the vision of rich pickings to be gained by the prosecution, Falco temporarily forgets that, if they fail, the financial penalties levelled against the informers who brought the case are potentially enormous..."
Another enjoyable adventure with Falco, Helena etc.
"Having returned from his trip to Londinium, Falco takes up employment with Paccius Africanus and Silius Italicus, two lawyers at the top of their trade. For the trial of a senator they need Falco to make an affidavit confirming repayment of a loan. Having been out of the country and starved of Forum gossip for some time, Falco has little interest in this trial, so he makes his deposition and then leaves. The prosecution are successful and a large financial judgement is made, but one month later the senator is dead, apparently by suicide. The heirs are now in a situation of not having to pay up, and the prosecutor Silius Italicus suddenly decides to seek out Falco. With a little coercion, Falco joins the prosecution in seeking to persuade a magistrate to instigate a new trial against Metellus' son. Blinded by the vision of rich pickings to be gained by the prosecution, Falco temporarily forgets that, if they fail, the financial penalties levelled against the informers who brought the case are potentially enormous..."
Another enjoyable adventure with Falco, Helena etc.
I've only read one of Lindsey Davis books so far but would not be adverse to learning more about Falco's exploits so I graciously accepted this from raeliz64 at yesterday's mini meet.
Finally got round to reading this tale of political wrangling, greed and family mystery which was really well written. A very witty, historical novel.
Journal Entry 4 by Tanamo at No. 58 bus to Market Harborough in Hinckley, Leicestershire United Kingdom on Thursday, November 14, 2013
Released 10 yrs ago (11/14/2013 UTC) at No. 58 bus to Market Harborough in Hinckley, Leicestershire United Kingdom
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Left on a seat near the front.
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