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Venus in Copper

By: Lindsey Davis
Narrated by: Lindsey Davis, Gordon Griffin
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Summary

Rats are always bigger than you expect. Falco, ancient Rome's hangdog investigator, hates sharing a cell with a rodent - though being bailed by his old mother is almost as embarrassing. His high-born girlfriend can't decide if she wants him, and Titus Caesar's reward for past services is a wet fish. Hoping for a better life, or at least a better apartment, he takes on new clients.

On the elegant slopes of the Pincian Hill, three nouveau riche freedmen with two flashy wives are under siege by a clever redhead. Severina Zotica has a foul-mouthed parrot, an odd connection with a snake dancer - and a very suspicious past. As he pursues this flame-haired fortune-hunter, Falco finds himself beset by violent rentracketeers, poisoners, and women without consciences who have dangerous designs on him.

©1991 Lindsey Davis (P)2014 Audible, Ltd

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im hooked

What did you like best about Venus in Copper? What did you like least?

The historical details of life in ancient Rome A weaker story compared to the previous books

Would you recommend Venus in Copper to your friends? Why or why not?

yes but read the previous books first

What does Lindsey Davis and Gordon Griffin bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

The first book had a different narrator, with a cheeky Cockney style which suited Falcos character better. That said I I have warmed to Gordon and look forward to reading more of the series

Do you think Venus in Copper needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

of course...I think I'll follow Falcos adventures for years to come..I'm hooked!

Any additional comments?

I'm a Sci Fi book kinda guy so this is a new adventure for me but one I am thoroughly enjoying!

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Love the book but not the narrator.

As usual Falco gets himself into various scrapes. if you have not tried the BBC's version you are missing a treat.

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Poor reading

As entertaining as usual, but the reader really let it down. He didn't have the right light-hearted tone and as a consequence much of the humour was lost.

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Copper not gold

Not one of Lindsay Davis's best. Too many difficult names to remember in a tangled rush towards the end. As ever, very humorous, hugely well informed exposing ancient racketeering that is as revel

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When in Rome

Another happy read. More Rome based than the two novels before, the attraction remains in sorting through the clues within the investigations and the relations and potential relationships along the way. Lindsey Davis is savvy enough to salt her stories to interest many, and once you can accept the status issues of class and men/women the novels bowl along. Short chapters and effective changes of scene all help, and the humour/irony.

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Devious redhead

As usual an enjoyable trip back to Rome, one which is hardly distinguishable from today, same slick money makers, same slap dash landlords and agents, oh the punishments are different, the threat of being fed to the lions as punishment for murder sounds awful but murders occurred then as now. The title took me a while to connect, very clever :)

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Lindsey Davis Story Telling at its Best

The ratings I have given say it all. And, and, the narration was truly excellent.

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Same format with a good story

The story is as formulaic as the first two, and is a good read. However sometimes it annoys me that the lead character is so gullible with trust, knowingly going into danger and getting hurt. Also that he never takes advantage of options to get rich, turning down the emperor to become middle class etc. If he was really in love, he would take an opportunity to be with her in comfort.

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Brilliant ending

Love the characters
Very complex at first but a good flow with plenty of colour and action

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An excellent follow on in the series

Really enjoyed the change of location and the challenges the heroes faced.
And Lindsey’s knowledge of Rome and the provinces in the time of Vespasian is excellent.

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