I've learned you can rely on Lindsey Davis for an entertaining and informative read, and this series never seems to disappoint. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. In ancient times, there was the annual practice of the queen and king copulating in the fields to reseed the land – they were actually re-fertilizing the earth with copper to ensure better crops. The two women of the household hire Falco because they think Severina killed her first three husbands, and she will kill Novus after they’re married. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Venus & Copper. EMBED (for wordpress.com hosted blogs and archive.org item tags) Want more? This is the third of the Falco historical mystery series; Falco is an "informer" for the Emperor in first century Rome. I am returning the book because the print is too small for me to read.otherwise the book was in very good condition and delivers timely. There are currently no available episodes. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. This book was very enjoyable with Falco investigating a possible 'black widow'. Currently (2010), Lindsey Davis has written 20 Falco mysteries. I have all sorts of prescriptive books for all sorts of ailments: books to read when I have a cold, books for depression, for anger, for heart-sickness and inappropriate detachment. That's it. Who could fail to love Didius Falco? His romance with Helena is also back on track and very sweet in parts. A perfect blend of history, mystery, romance, action, and humor. She left the civil service after 13 years, and when a romantic novel she had written was runner up for the 1985 Georgette Heyer Historical Novel Prize, she decided to become a writer, writing at first romanti. Every library or coffeehouse could have its own resident bibliognost available for consultation: 'I'm thinking of having an affair although I am financially and emotionally dependent upon my husband, can you recommend a book?' This novel will keep any enthusiastic readers guessing where the plot will end as it twists and turns through the pilot, while keeping the reader enthralled. And then there are books for seasons, situ, I like these mysteries so much that I've started to ration them for prescriptive reading. In most cases, items shipped from Amazon.com may be returned for a full refund. Good historical fiction, and the relationship between Marcus Didius and Helena Justina is finally beginning to fit two full-grown people and not a pair of pre-adolescents. The old saying (though not dreamt of in Falco's time!) And, all the while, trying to lure Helena Justina to live with him, a dangerous proposition given the notorius instability of Roman real estate. Contents Plot introduction 1. A household of freed slaves having intermarried once free from their slavery, have set up home and intermarried - apart from the eldest male, Novus who is now engaged to a Severina, a woman several years younger than him and a 'past'. Anton Lesser stars as Lindsey Davis's Ancient Rome detective in a mystery over a professional bride. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. In Venus in Copper, the third book in Lindsey Davis’ popular mystery series, ancient Roman private eye Marcus Didius Falco tries to prevent a murder from happening. Falco is hired by a family of freed slaves who thinks one of their members is being taken in by a gold digger who has a penchant for murdering her rich husbands. I am totally enamored with this series! And, all the while, trying to lure Helena Justina to live with him, a dangerous proposition given the notorius instability of Roman real estate. Then Novus is poisoned. Severina Zotica, a copper-haired beauty, is a “professional bride” who’s been married three times. Things go from bad to worse though when a group of nouveau riche ex-slaves hire him to outwit a fortune-hunting redhead, whose husbands have a habit of dying accidently, leaving him up against a female contortionist, her extra-friendly snake, indigestible cakes and rent racketeers. All the usual suspects but again some of them seemed more bit part players than they have become in other stories. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. (Prescriptive reading? Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2000. As a fan of mysteries and especially historical mysteries, I was ecstatic to find an author who can write a great story, not just mystery and who injects both fact and humor into the mix. -This third installment of the Marcus Didius Falco series continues in its excellence. It’s the one that turned me into a devoted Falco/Helena fan…and thus a buy-on-sight fan of Davis. This is a theme that runs throughout the series. Quite the same Wikipedia. Because we've dug... Marcus Didius Falco, Imperial Rome's answer to Columbo, is hired by relatives of a wealthy real estate developer, Hortensius, to find his murderer. One of the stories from the bestselling historical fiction Falco series. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 13, 2020. All copper salts are sea-coloured, blue or green. Venus in Copper is a 1991 historical mystery crime novel by Lindsey Davis and the third book of the Marcus Didius Falco Mysteries series. I didn't think this was one of the best Falco novels, seemed to get somewhat lost in the very convoluted storyline and the fact that it was set in 1st Century Rome seemed a bit tacked on. It is so much fun to read. A new murder mystery with a set cast of characters. Individually, these deaths would be sad, but three in short succession has piqued the 'sisters' of the groom to be. I think this volume of the Marcus Didius Falco mysteries was where I really got hooked by the series. This item: Venus in Copper (Marcus Didius Falco Mysteries) by Lindsey Davis Paperback $20.05. Read more. Venus in Copper by Lindsey Davis. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges, Or get 4-5 business-day shipping on this item for $5.99 Marcus Didius Falco is a “private informer” in the first-century Roman empire. What Falco uncovers is a hotbed of crime in the unscrupulous business dealings of Hortensius. 6 Reviews. To see what your friends thought of this book, Venus in Copper (Marcus Didius Falco, #3), I swear I’ve read some of these before, but they’re the type of books that are made of the same mould. Venus has copper colored hair indicating the alchemical relationship between the planet Venus and copper. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 13, 2015. Falco's unique sense of humor which along with the attention to ancient history detail make Davis' writing stand out. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 4, 2016. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. Severina Zotica, a copper-haired beauty, is a “professional bride” who’s been married three times. of 'to lose one husband is unfortunate' rings off the walls very well here - her first husband expired after a heart attack bought on whilst watching a gladatorial battle in the extreme summer heat, the second was torn to pieces by a wild cat (he was a wild animal contractor for the Imperial Games) and the third choked to death on a throat lozenge. As in real life the villains do not always get what's coming to them and it's okay since the characters live to be happy another day, another week. I like this author. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. . Her internationally bestselling novels featuring ancient Roman detective Marcus Didius Falco include The Iron Hand of Mars, Nemesis and Alexandria. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Due to this mishap and unpaid wages when he finally gets out he decides to stop working for the government and stick to the private sector. Well, this is what you won't do: panic. I like her writing very much. Shadows In Bronze (Marcus Didius Falco Mysteries), The Iron Hand of Mars: A Marcus Didius Falco Mystery, Last Act in Palmyra: A Marcus Didius Falco Novel, Jupiter Myth, The (Marcus Didius Falco Mysteries (Paperback)), A Dying Light in Corduba (Marcus Didius Falco Mysteries), The Silver Pigs (Marcus Didius Falco Mysteries) (Marcus Didius Falco Mysteries, 1), The Iron Hand of Mars (Marcus Didius Falco Mysteries), Poseidon's Gold: A Marcus Didius Falco Mystery. In a case of murder as complicated as he ever faced, this Lindsey Davis' classic tale Venus in Copper shows Falco at his very finest. Davis' series is a bit like mind candy. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Fun mystery. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. A good entry into this Roman Empire based series. Please try again. Even though many people, including the clerk of the magistrate who investigated the deaths, suspect Severina, there is no direct evidence to prove her guilt. I also love that it's set in Vespasian's Rome. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read Venus in Copper: A Marcus Didius Falco Mystery. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Lindsey Davis, historical novelist, was born in Birmingham, England in 1949. Really enjoyed this as my first book from Lindsey Davis. Having taken a degree in English literature at Oxford University (Lady Margaret Hall), she became a civil servant. I couldn't put the first two books down - it is very good and amusing reading and Lindsey conjures up a picture of her characters so you can imagine Falco, or Helena or any of her characters. Anton Lesser, playing Falco, is absolutely extraordinary, carrying the program to the heights of radio drama excellence. “Period details, humor and Falco's modern sensibility add up to another sterling performance from Davis.” ―Publishers Weekly, “Falco's good-humored but intelligent narration provides a fascinating and authentic re-creation of a Rome bustling with activity... A wonderful escape.” ―Library Journal, “Intriguing characters abound in this skillfully written, Chandleresque mystery that gives readers a peek at the seamy side of life in first-century Rome.” ―School Library Journal. For a start he is in jail talking to a rat, imprisoned without trial by a jealous Anacrites, Vespasian's chief spy (to know why you have to read the preceding novel, Shadows In Bronze). Having taken a degree in English literature at Oxford University (Lady Margaret Hall), she became a civil servant. Marcus, Marcus, Marcus - when will you learn?! This time, rather than being on clean up duty, Falco is in prison due to succeeding where a certain Chief Spy had failed. Episode 4. His arch-enemy Anacrites, the Chief Spy of Rome has him thrown in prison for filching the income from the sale of imperial lead. (Prescriptive reading? Available now. We’d love your help. Lindsey Davis was born and raised in Birmingham, England. Recently back from a stint in Britain on the emperor’s business, Falco finds himself in jail for crossing the emperor’s chief spy. Take a second and scry a piece of Copper and see if you can witness the warm glow of Venus. Venus is available with a frame in copper and in lots of different finishes, as per your request! Please try your request again later. The source code for the WIKI 2 extension is being checked by specialists of the Mozilla Foundation, Google, and Apple. Now she wishes to marry Hortensius Novus, a freed slave who has made a fortune in real estate. As usual, Marcus Didius Falco, Informer (detective) is late paying his rent to landlord Smaractus on his sixth-floor walk-up in a slum of first century Rome. Marcus always figures out the mess he is presented with. Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2017. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. To install click the Add extension button. Venus in Copper. As usual, as Falco delves into his task, he finds much than meets the eye. Start by marking “Venus in Copper (Marcus Didius Falco, #3)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Venus In Copper Plot Summary Deliberately conceived as a classic private eye dilemma: Trying to forget the indignity of being bailed from jail by his mother, Falco accepts a case from nouveaux riches private clients. She writes in an easy going manner interspersed with interesting historical facts without getting "high brow" so it is a pleasure to read. Polished copper was also used for mirrors during antiquity, and the symbol for Venus has sometimes been understood to stand for the mirror of the goddess. Like its predecessors, VENUS IN COPPER combines an interesting mystery with numerous details about life in Rome late in the first century A.D. Set in Rome during AD 71, just after the year of the four emperors, the novel stars Marcus Didius Falco, informer and imperial agent. She is also the author of Rebels and Traitors, set during the English Civil War. Venus in Copper is my latest Marcus Didius Falco. The plot is weaved into the characters struggle and emotions. Well written, complex mysteries in the setting of Empirical Rome. I'm looking forward to reading every one of them. I have all sorts of prescriptive books for all sorts of ailments: books to read when I have a cold, books for depression, for anger, for heart-sickness and inappropriate detachment. Venus in copper Item Preview remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. All episodes of Venus in Copper. This is the fourth book in which the Roman investigator/spy tackles crime and mystery and the plot skips along happily with stray dogs, feminist parrots, odd officials, grasping landlords, thugs, Senators and snake-dancing women; typical Falco fare. Really enjoying this series of 1st Century private eye novels based all based in Rome this time. In fact the entire cast does excellent work. Venus In Copper is wonderful. Venus in Copper by Lindsey Davis - the 3rd book in the Marcus Didius Falco historical mystery series (1991) A household of freed slaves having intermarried once free from their slavery, have set up home and intermarried - apart from the eldest male, Novus who is now engaged to a Severina, a woman several years younger than him and a 'past'. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. My daughter, a history major, turned me on to this series. Falco. After taking an English degree at Oxford and working for the civil service for thirteen years, she "ran away to be a writer." Lindsey Davis has a feel for an earthy, vibrant Rome, where opulence and wretchedness live side by side, and are much more intermixed than they are today. Employed by one pair of dangerous women to investigate another such who is engaged to their oldest brother, Falco finds himself once again knee deep in intrigue and murder. Marcus, Marcus, Marcus - when will you learn?! Mind you even at his worst stories about Falco are way better than the contrived drivel that Alba features in! Refresh and try again. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features Find all the books, read about the author, and more. In a case of murder as complicated as he ever faced, this Lindsey Davis' classic tale Venus in Copper shows Falco at his very finest. Venus in Copper by Lindsey Davis, May 6, 1995, Random House Value Publishing edition, Hardcover in English The BBC Birmingham has done the first 4 stories and … 'Rats are always bigger than you expect...' Marcus Didius Falco, ancient Rome's hangdog investigator, hates sharing a cell with a rodent - though being bailed by his old mother is almost as embarassing. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. So we venture carefully into Venus in Copper, wherein Falco meets landlords and their thugs. And, all the while, trying to lure Helena Justina to live with him, a dangerous proposition given the notorius instability of Roman real estate. Venus in Copper picks is the third in the Falco adventures series. I am a big fan of Lindsey Davis' Marcus Didius Falco detective stories. Third in the Marcus Didius Falco series, Venus in Copper once against starts out with Falco dealing with the fall out from his previous job for Vespasian. I like spreading out the reacquaintance and it is nice that the used copies are super cheap. January 23rd 1993 Then he is hired by the same widow to investigate another death. The third in this series. Rome, AD 71. I swear I’ve read some of these before, but they’re the type of books that are made of the same mould. Getting involved with politicians is complete stupidity.”. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Falco and Helena finally decide to kept dancing together to the joy of the reader. In Lindsey Davis' hands, classical Rome becomes a vibrant, living history, colourfully drawing the reader into the backstreets and alleyways of her story yet also imparting something of her love of classical Rome. I think I will be suffering from withdrawal symptoms. Recently back from a stint in Britain on the emperor’s business, Falco finds himself in jail for crossing the emperor’s chief spy. I couldn't put this one down! There's a wonderful crowd of nefarious rich types as well - gotta wonder who Davies was interacting with at the time - and its just great entertainment. A fantastic read for readers who like mysteries, Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2019. In order to protect his undercover identity as a salesman, he actually had to sell the lead for plumbing pipes (, I like these mysteries so much that I've started to ration them for prescriptive reading. “I had been right in the first place. One of my very favourites in the series, if only because of the sentimental grounds of watch Falco and Helena definitely become "they will". I love this series. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 27, 2016. You could also do it yourself at any point in time. The third book in the series of amusing, romantic detective thrillers set in ancient Rome. It's the right combination of intrigue, romance and interesting characters. This is the first post conspiracy novel and it focuses on what works: the relationships between the characters. Each of her husbands has been richer than the previous one, and each has died in suspicious circumstances, leaving Severina his money. No, whole series of "will they/won't they" aren't great. Rather than a stencil repeat, each novel concentrates on another aspect of society. In a case of murder as complicated as he ever faced, this Lindsey Davis' classic tale Venus in Copper shows Falco at his very finest. Venus in Copper: A Marcus Didius Falco Novel. Venus in Copper is a crime novel by Lindsey Davis. More investigation than love story with Helena having a more sideshow type role. has been added to your Cart. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Everything I know about life in Rome (I'm no expert, but I've read quite a bit on the side) gels with these books. Anna Madeley, playing Falco’s aristocratic girlfriend, is also amazing. Lindsey Davies is an excellent writer and I just loved her first two books in the Falco series. In a case of murder as complicated as he ever faced, this Lindsey Davis' classic tale Venus in Copper shows Falco at his very finest. 'Come back to see me after you've read. She left the civil service after 13 years, and when a romantic novel she had written was runner up for the 1985 Georgette Heyer Historical Novel Prize, she decided to become a writer, writing at first romantic serials for the UK women's magazine Woman's Realm. EMBED. I wasn't sure with the first two books but now I am really starting to warm to Marcus Didius Falco. Venus Minerals Ltd is a Cyprus-based exploration Company seeking to develop Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide (VMS) copper–gold deposits in the ophiolite terranes of south-eastern Europe, principally the Troodos Ophiolite of Cyprus. Continuing my slow reread of the Falco series. With Venus in Copper, Lindsey Davis is continuing her Didius Falco series in fine style. 3 thoughts on “ Venus in Copper (1991): Lindsey Davis ” Melita says: March 24, 2019 at 10:23 pm Reply. Less than scrupulous landlords play center stage, and Helena finally makes an important decision regarding her relationship with Falco. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. While the overall framework is the same, Davis is starting to explore other facets of life in Rome. The shady world of the landlords of the city, where Falco is thrown into with his latest investigations for an unusual case where the crime has yet to be committed! There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. It's all change for Falco in his third outing, Venus In Copper. Venus in Copper by Lindsey Davis, 9780312647285, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. Love the protagonist and other characters as well. Good development of our hero's love life with Helena, the senator's daughter, who really is too good for him - such is love! The plot was over-the-top complicated, with (as our hero admits) "No evidence" for a lot of the conclusions he reaches, and the black widow character sitting at her loom is too much of a stereotype for my taste. This series just gets better and better. Like an offhand comment from Falco about the unsuitability of a Gallic slave for work as a chef. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. The one with the professional bride, the dodgy landlord and the copper ring. Good plotting, dialogue, and most important to the author, lots of information about life in Rome in the first century AD. Just better. AD71, our man Falco is back in Rome, in prison. This one deals with the activities of a "black widow" gold digger, and is particularly instructive on class issues and tensions in that culture, and the options and social status of freedmen who were once slaves. Why not? He also moves house in the hope of getting Helena, his upper class girlfriend, to move in with him. After a sub-par book II, Venus in Copper returns the Marcus Falco series back to form. As it is before the wedding it rules out Severina, the black widow and the hunt is on for motive and means. Even though many people, including the clerk of the magistrate who investigated the deaths, suspect S. In Venus in Copper, the third book in Lindsey Davis’ popular mystery series, ancient Roman private eye Marcus Didius Falco tries to prevent a murder from happening. The elemental alchemy symbol for copper is also the planetary symbol for Venus. Sentences for Venus in Copper At his father's wake Falco discovers that he is to become a brother yet again when Thalia, an old friend he met in Venus in Copper , Last Act in Palmyra and Alexandria , reveals that she is expecting a child – she claims by Geminus. Like all story series it helps to know the preceding stories (The Silver Pigs and Shadows in Bronze) to completely understand the Venus in Copper. Helpful. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Books read with the intention of changing one's mood, attitude, or perspective, selected on the basis of their being considered likely to induce a desired change. On top of that he has to contend with all his crazy family members. Venus in Copper: A Marcus Didius Falco Mystery - Ebook written by Lindsey Davis. Which is very unusual for a Falco story. Fun little mystery. 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