The Jupiter Myth
The Jupiter Myth by Lindsey Davis is a historical mystery published by Century in 2002. This first edition spans 342 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Falco and his family during their stay in London, where he is called to investigate the murder of Verovolcus, a figure entangled with Roman crime syndicates and the local king. As Falco delves into the complexities of this case, he navigates a diplomatic quagmire while uncovering the darker aspects of London’s underworld.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a tale that intertwines elements of crime, politics, and the vibrant atmosphere of ancient London. The story explores themes of sex, death, and gambling, with the newly constructed Amphitheatre serving as a focal point for the city’s entertainment and intrigue. As Falco confronts the challenges posed by Roman gangsters and seeks to unravel the mystery surrounding Verovolcus’ demise, he discovers that the gladiators, including one from his past, may hold the key to solving the case.
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Falco and his family are staying in London when Falco he is summoned to the scene of a murder. The victim, Verovolcus, was a renegade with ties to Roman crime magnates operating in London – but he was also close to King Togidubnus. So when he is discovered stuffed head first down a well, a tricky diplomatic situation develops that Falco needs to defuse. This leads Falco into the seedy underbelly of London, a world plundered by Roman gangsters out to profit from the excitement-starved population. Sex, death and gambling are the order of the day and the newly built Amphitheatre, with its flashy female gladiators, is proving particularly popular. Falco soon realises that the initially troublesome gladiators – including one from his own bachelor past – may just give him the edge he needs to solve Verovolcus’ murder, as the gangsters are pursued back to the Italian town of Ostia for a final showdown.
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