Lindsey Davis Read‐Alikes
LIS 524/Winter 2010
Julie Hiers
Lindsey Davis
Lindsey Davis’ mysteries attract fans of both historical fiction as well as whodunits due
to their combination of appealing characters and rich period details.
Her Marcus...
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Lindsey Davis Read‐Alikes
LIS 524/Winter 2010
Julie Hiers
Lindsey Davis
Lindsey Davis’ mysteries attract fans of both historical fiction as well as whodunits due
to their combination of appealing characters and rich period details.
Her Marcus Didius Falco
Series showcases her flair for witty dialogue between recognizable characters, including
Falco’s family and assorted villains and suspects.
The loving yet realistic relationship between
cynical Marcus and his charming wife Helena is portrayed with humor and respect.
Ancient
Roman culture is brought to life by lush descriptions of surroundings, food and dress.
In See
Delphi and Die (St.
Martin’s Minotaur, 2006), murder and sightseeing merge when Falco and
family visit Greece for an investigation and encounter the eternal troubles of travelers every‐
where: questionable food, hard beds and foul weather.
Davis has also penned two novels on
the English civil war, but the 19 Falco books are her claim to fame.
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