Davis, Lindsey. Venus in copper.DAVIS Davis, city (1990 pop. 46,209), Yolo co., central Calif.; settled in the 1850s, inc. 1917. It is an education center with light industry; machinery, processed foods, and computer equipment are produced. The extensive Univ. , Lindsey. Venus in copper Venus in Copper is a crime novel by Lindsey Davis. Plot introduction Set in Rome during August and September of AD 71, Venus in Copper stars Marcus Didius Falco, Informer and Imperial Agent. . Full-cast dramatization dram·a·ti·za·tion n. 1. The act or art of dramatizing: the dramatization of a novel. 2. A work adapted for dramatic presentation: . 3 cds. 2.75 hrs. BBC BBC in full British Broadcasting Corp. Publicly financed broadcasting system in Britain. A private company at its founding in 1922, it was replaced by a public corporation under royal charter in 1927. Audiobooks America. 2006. 0-7927-4701-7. $39.95. Vinyl; plot, author notes. SA This is the third in a series about private detective Marcus Didius Falco Marcus Didius Falco is the endearing central character and narrator in a series of novels by Lindsey Davis. Using the conceits of modern detective stories (with Falco as the private investigator, roughly translated into the classical world as a 'private informer'), Ms. , set during the Roman Empire. Falco's story begins in prison where he and a rat await getting bailed out. Soon he is hired by two members of Hortensii, freed slaves who have become rich and ostentatious os·ten·ta·tious adj. Characterized by or given to ostentation; pretentious. See Synonyms at showy. os , who want him to check out the fiancee of one of their members. She has a history of husbands dying mysteriously, and now her betrothed has died mysteriously as well. This leads Falco into an investigation of real estate developers and results in his being severely beaten. However, it also leads to a reunion with his former girlfriend, Helena Justina. Falco's complicated personal life, his less than serious attitude, and his propensity to sidestep proper procedures all make for a good story; and the setting, ancient Rome, is certainly an unusual one for a murder mystery. The high production quality and an excellent dramatization by the actors add to the fun of this mystery. Nola Theiss, Sanibel, FL S--Recommended for senior high school students. A--Recommended for advanced students and adults. This code will help librarians and teachers working in high schools where there are honors and advanced placement students. This also will help extend KLIATT's usefulness in public libraries. |
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