Lindsey Davis — Two For The Lions
Arrow (UK) 1999 Paperback 384 Winner of the first ever Ellis Peters Historical Dagger Award. Falco finds himself following a trail that leads from Rome to the blood-soaked sand of a North African gladiator arena. Another Falco detective story, set in Rome AD 73. Distracted by the apparent murder of a star man-eating lion, Falco uncovers a bitter rivalry between the gladiators' trainers. When one also ends up dead, Falco is forced to investigate. Owner's Name inside. Spine creased; previous owner's nameplate inside. Good