Saturnalia (Davis novel)
 First edition | |
| Author | Lindsey Davis |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Mark Edwards |
| Language | English |
| Series | Marcus Didius Falco |
| Genre | Historical mystery crime novel |
| Publisher | Century |
| Publication date | 2007 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 448 |
| ISBN | 0-09-951998-4 |
| Preceded by | See Delphi and Die |
| Followed by | Alexandria |
Saturnalia is a 2007 historical mystery crime novel by Lindsey Davis and the 18th book of the Marcus Didius Falco Mysteries series.[1] Set in ancient Rome, the novel's central character and narrator is Marcus Didius Falco, informer and imperial agent. The title refers to the Saturnalia feast held annually on 17 December, at which the Romans commemorated the dedication of the temple of the god Saturn. Over the years, it expanded to a whole week, up to 23 December.
This novel makes numerous references to the events in Davis's earlier novel in the Falco series, The Iron Hand of Mars (1992).
Characters
Romans
- Helena Justina – Wife of Falco, and daughter of the Senator Decimus Camillus Verus
- Marcus Didius Falco – Informer and Imperial Agent.
Allusions/references to actual history, geography and current science
Release details
- 2007, UK Hardback, ISBN 978-1-84605-034-3, Century, February
- 2007, UK Trade Paperback, Century, July
- 2007, Australian Trade Paperback, Century 1, February
- 2007, New Zealand Trade Paperback, Century, March
- 2007, Canadian Trade Paperback, Century 27, March
- 2007, UK Paperback, Arrow February 2008
- 2007, UK Audio, BBC Audiobooks
- 2007, US Hardback, St Martin's Minotaur, May
- 2007, US Audio, BBC America Audiobooks, May
References
- ↑ "Saturnalia: A Marcus Didius Falco Novel by Lindsey Davis". www.publishersweekly.com. 19 March 2007. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
External links
- lindseydavis.co.uk Author's Official Website