Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2015. Another great adventure with Marcus & Helena...I felt like I was in the Middle East with them. Last Act in Palmyra is the sixth book in the bestselling Falco series by Lindsey Davis. Something went wrong. I reread them (as I do most things I really like) fairly regularly, and prefer the digital for traveling. A wonderful series of detective novels. Please try again. The usual amazing wealth of detail on Roman life with a large helping of Falco's sardonic humor. Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2020. But his new assignment soon becomes a nightmare when he finds the corpse of a Roman playwright in a sacred pool. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. It is LIVED IN ROME. Private informer Marcus Didius Falco reluctantly agrees to work for Emperor Vespasian by undertaking a preliminary visit to the rock city of Petra (remember the temple from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade?). Last Act in Palmyra ... Falco was denied a promised promotion into the upper class by the emperor Vespasian after his last escapade (in Poseidon's Gold), a promotion required for him to marry his lover, the patrician Helena Justina. As a recent fan of the Falco series I am working my way through from the first book to the last and this was one of my favorites so far! Win. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Now Baker is back in action with a new adventure that takes him to mysterious India and the jungles of Nepal where he hunts for a missing God Boy. Be the first person to review. Palmyra is an ancient archaeological site located in modern-day Syria. But a gruesome discovery leads to wisewoman Tryssa asking awkward questions. Available in used condition with free delivery in the UK. He's picking up extra fees from his old friend Thalia the snake … LAST ACT IN PALMYRA and ALEXANDRIA are my two favorites but I own them all. He is on an assignment to find a missing organist (!) Brief Summary of Book: Last Act in Palmyra (Marcus Didius Falco, #6) by Lindsey Davis Here is a quick description and cover image of book Last Act in Palmyra (Marcus Didius Falco, #6) written by Lindsey Davis which was published in 1994– . You are even given a map. The time is AD 72. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. I can't recommend books by Davis enough, especially for those who enjoy a bit of history and humor with their mystery novels. The saving grace of this book is colorful characterization of supporting characters. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Is failure all there is to fear? Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. This time Falco thrown in amongst a troupe of roving actors to try to detect who is the murderer amongst them. RRP: £8.99. The spirit of adventure calls Marcus Didius Falco on a new spying mission for Emperor Vespasian to the untamed East. Fast Ice. It is LIVED IN ROME. One of the stories from the bestselling historical fiction Falco series. This one -- number six in the series -- is the one where my very high opinion began to slip a bit. Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2015. Her main characters become friends, and the next of the series is always too far away. Several cheers for Lindsey Davis... Great fun. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. The scene is set in Rome, in the Circus of Nero and in a small back room at the Palace of the Caesars on Palatine Hill. Related titles. Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2016. The spirit of adventure callls Marcus Didius Falco on a new spying mission for the Emperor Vespasian to the untamed East. They play in the towns of the Decapolis, then into Syria for the final performance, which is quite something. To say the the book is centered in Rome is a vile understatement. Ships from and sold by Book Depository US. Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2019. I ordered this book recently for a very good friend. I haven't yet moved from the Marcus Didius Falco stories into those about his step-daughter, Albia, but am greatly anticipating those, as well. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. With his girlfriend, Helena Justina, his group works its way toward Damascus. With his girlfriend, Helena Justina, his group works its way toward Damascus. We can tell you if you would like this book! The fun starts with her list of characters and continues until the very end. A dangerous brush with the Brother, the sinister ruler of Nabataean Petra, sends Falco and his girlfriend Helena on a fast camel-ride to Syria. He’s picking up extra fees from his old friend Thalia the snake dancer as he searches for Sophrona, her lost water organist. I enjoy the mystery/detective novels by Lindsey Davis as much as any I've ever read, at least for sheer pleasure reading. The spirit of adventure callls Marcus Didius Falco on a new spying mission for the Emperor Vespasian to the untamed East. 4.5 out of 5 stars 4.3 out of 5.0 5 Stars 7 4 Stars 3 3 Stars 1 2 Stars 1 1 Stars 0 Performance. Please try your request again later. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. Last Act in Palmyra is the sixth book in the best-selling Falco series by Lindsey Davis. He is joined on the journey by Helena, and together they come across a murder or two, a travelling theatre company, a reticent priest, and a snake (or two). Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. The Red Book. The Chase. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Time to Depart: A Marcus Didius Falco Novel, Poseidon's Gold: A Marcus Didius Falco Mystery, A Dying Light in Corduba (Marcus Didius Falco Mysteries), Three Hands in the Fountain: A Marcus Didius Falco Novel, The Iron Hand of Mars: A Marcus Didius Falco Mystery, Venus in Copper: A Marcus Didius Falco Novel, The Sign of The Blood (A Dangerous Emperor Book 1). Wit and banter flow throughout. Average Customer Ratings. Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout. James Patterson. He is on an assignment to find a missing organist (!) Account & Lists Account Returns & Orders. Rate some books to find out! I've had an interest in ancient Rome (and the general ancient Mediterranean area) for many years, and although I don't believe knowledge of it is required to enjoy these novels, it certainly adds to my pleasure when I run across these enriching details. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Sent by his old sparring partner Anacrites to do a bit of spying on the Nabataeans (at least, that is what he is told) he also picks up a side case to search for a missing water organist by another old acquaintance. Click to read more about Last Act in Palmyra by Lindsey Davis. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. You are given Rome as it was when the action took place. Private informer Marcus Didius Falco reluctantly agrees to work for Emperor Vespasian by undertaking a preliminary visit to the rock city of Petra (remember the temple from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade?). If you have any question about this novel, Please don't hesitate to contact us or translate team. Or England, or Spain, or Alexandria or, in this case Palmyra. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. I now own almost all of the M. Didius Falco books in both digital and print format. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. I couldn't put it down. Davis’ characteristic witty writing style is still there, but somehow subdued, without any really memorable moments. A great entry in the Falco series. 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Something went wrong. Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2020. There was a problem loading your book clubs. The entire Marcus Didius Falco series is a treasure worth reading and keeping. Fascinating history and a gang-busters ending! LAST ACT IN PALMYRA is one of the best mystery novels in the Marcus Didius Falco series. Hello, Sign in. Last Act in Palmyra. £7.37. As a recent fan of the Falco series I am working my way through from the first book to the last and this was one of my favorites so far! Please try your request again later. The spirit of adventure calls Falco on a new spying mission to the untamed East in search of the Emperor Vespasian . Last Act in Palmyra crime fiction, Novel by Lindsey Davis. He's picking up extra fees from his old friend Thalia the snake dancer as he searches for Sophrona, her lost water organist. I can't recommend books by Davis enough, especially for those who enjoy a bit of history and humor with their mystery novels. Last Act in Palmyra is a 1994 historical mystery crime novel by Lindsey Davis and the sixth book of the Marcus Didius Falco Mysteries series. SYNOPSIS: Helena, daughter of Camillas, is a young girl disappointed by Falco, a trickster, who seemed to have promised her marriage. It's still a wonderful recreation of the Roman milieu (this time involving an extended excursion to what is now Syria), and the characters are still engaging and interesting. But the story is perhaps a tad less compelling, and does drag a bit. I have read the "Falco" books in order and have found all of them to be exceptionally well crafted - they usually keep you guessing right until the end . Candice Fox. Another entirely different story off to Syria joining a troupe of roving actors. These items are shipped from and sold by different sellers. And I have read them often. Fascinating history and a gang-busters ending! Last Act in Palmyra by Lindsey Davis, 9781489439901, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. January 12, 2019 October 12, 2014 by Admin. Read it. This entry in Lindsey Davis' Falco series sees the main protagonist once again far from Rome in the borders of the empire and beyond. I've read my own copy so often, it will need replacement soon. They play in the towns of the Decapolis, then into Syria for the final performance, which is quite something. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. At the height of the Roaring Twenties, they played a lover's game, and left behind a box of clues. --, LINDSEY DAVIS has written nineteen novels, beginning with. The following series starring Falco's daughter is easily as good as the best of the original series. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Or get 4-5 business-day shipping on this item for $5.99 in Syria, on the eastern edge of the empire, accompanied by the resourceful Helena Justina. Enjoyable diversion in an excellent series, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 19, 2016. Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2015. Loved reading as Falco and Helena traveled, then I would hop on Google Earth and Wikipedia to see what the sites are like now. Previous page of related Sponsored Products. He's picking up extra fees from his old friend Thalia the snake dancer as he searches for Sophrona, her lost water organist. In Petra of Nabatea, they stumble on a murder, and he is expelled from the country, when he meets up with a travelling theatre company. Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2019. They join a travelling theatre group, which keeps losing members in non-accidental drownings. 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