You will never guess the ending.

A woman has been pulled out of the Tiber, she was obviously murdered having her arms tied it's hoped she was dead before being thrown in the River but it's more ly she was drowned. Flavia Albia, along with her husband Tiberius happens to be there when her body is being removed she is immediately captivated, the woman was well dressed with expensive jewellery still on her person, one identifying garment is her cloak, it's style marks her as being from Britain. Flavia has no client and no one willing to hire her, there are always bills to be paid in her ever expanding and eclectic household so she has no justifiable reason for investigating this woman's murder, yet something within will not let her out it behind her.................... Then the woman is identified along with her husband, a man Flavia unfortunately knows well from her time in Britian. Florious, the crime boss who when she was still.but a child tricked her into thinking he cared that she was a street urchin with no home or protector only to then abducted her, taking Flavia to a brothel where he violently raped her. It was Falco who rescued Flavia but unfortunately not before she was assaulted. With the help of Helena Justina, Falco's wife Flavia was able.to.put what happened behind her, even marrying twice. But she has never forgotten and if Florious is in Rome she is.going to.find him and see justice done for herself and the.poor dead woman.,,,........................ As usual we have an extremely complex mystery set in Ancient Rome with lots of dry wit and humor. We also get quite a bit of Falco and Petronious which is an absolute pleasure........5 s Laurel97

It feels almost as if the author has been resisting making references to the Falco series for the past eleven books, and then finally said “What the hell!” I am so glad she did. This is the most enjoyable in this series so far, because it’s most the best books in the previous series: action-packed, with family dramas and liberal doses of humour. Brava!3 s Emma2,607 1,001

ItÂ’s been a while since IÂ’ve read a Flavia Alba story and I was worried about reading this out of order, having paused at book 8. I neednÂ’t have worried: it was easy enough to pick up and absorb the overall arc of Flavia AlbaÂ’s family development. This story interested me because it picked up on parts of FlavianÂ’s backstory from way back when in the Falco stories. It also involved gang warfare in Rome. I enjoyed the flashes of Falco and HelenaÂ’s involvement in the family without them actually making an appearance. Many thanks to Netgalley for an arc of this book.crime historical-fiction historical-mystery ...more3 s Paromjit2,950 25.4k

This is the latest in Lindsey Davis's historical mystery series, set in AD 90 in Rome, featuring the feisty Private Informer, Flavia Albia, happily married to Tiberius, living in a raather over crowded chaortic home, including the bringing of 2 young orphans. This is the most personal of Flavia's case with the return of the brutal Florius from Britain, responsible for the most traumatic of her memories, wanting revenge, but will she be able to rise above this desire? It all begins with the discovery of a murdered woman in the Tiber, a river with a long association with death and killing. The woman turns out to be Claudia Deiana, who has followed Florius from Britain, having lived with him and had children with him.

In a action packed narrative, a grandiose, a over indulgent funeral with outrageous levels of fawning has been organised for the violent mobster, Old Rabirius, attended by Flavia in the hope of spotting Florius, who she believes might possibly be residing with his wife, Balbina Milva, whose been running the criminal empire in his long absence, hiding from arrest for tax evasion. After the funeral, a crime warlord's conclave is meant to result in a period of quiet as demarcation, leadership, and territorial disputes are settled, with the gang's regrouped to continue their nefarious activities, oiled by corrupt public officials. However, this does not pan out with bitter rivalries played out amidst vicious internal feuds and battles.

You might think this is a male only affair, but you would be wrong, there are strong criminal women, and other independent women Flavia flourish, whose husband sighs but does not prevent her presence at dangerous scenarios, and relatives, such as Maia and Marcia, show bold, strong women proliferate in the family. Amidst the bleak darkness of numerous deaths, including by ostrich, Flavia seeks Florius and the truth of what happened to Claudia. The gripping storytelling is alleviated with the trademark humour and comic touches, making the protagonist and this series such an irresistible read. Many thanks to the publisher for an ARC.historical-fiction mystery netgalley32 s Elaine Tomasso3,199 62

I would to thank Netgalley and Hodder and Stoughton for an advance copy of Death on the Tiber, the twelfth novel to feature Roman informer Flavia Albia, set in AD 90.

The threat of gang warfare hangs over Rome after the death of an old chief with rivals vying for territory and position. At the same time a woman arrives in Rome, only to be murdered and thrown in the Tiber. When Albia realises that the woman was British and had links to an old enemy of hers the search for the truth about the woman becomes personal.

I enjoyed Death on the Tiber, but itÂ’s not an easy read as it is long and has many characters to keep track of. In that respect I felt that I did a good job as every character has its place and the author is good at gently reminding the reader of that place.

The plot is quite complicated with tit for tat killings and questions about who orchestrated what added to AlbiaÂ’s quest for justice for both the dead woman and her own past mistreatment. Of course, the usual Roman politics and jockeying for position come into play as well. It is a long, meaty read, if a bit slow, with plenty to occupy the reader that offers a comprehensive overview of events. It is told from AlbiaÂ’s point of view in the first person and as she has a sharp, sarcastic voice there are a few laughs to be had.

I this series because it brings Ancient Rome to life. The historical and social detail are portrayed as facts of life to be embraced or overcome in the course of living and investigating. The characters are recognisably people with day to day worries and no different from you or me. This depiction brings the novel and the era to life.

Death on the Tiber is a good read that I have no hesitation in recommending. Wafflepirates369 17

*Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for providing an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review*

This is yet another great entry in the Flavia Albia series. This book is also one of the few where Albia not only has a personal stake in what she's investigating, but also focuses alot on her personally. In most of the series, Albia is a steady investigator, she's methodical and logical and tries to not get too emotionally involved. This isn't always the case, but this all amounts to the fact that we do not get a lot of prolonged musing on Albia's character and backstory. This entry changes that, bringing back Florius, a gangster and all around bad guy who was involved in Albia's past and has been hinted at returning in previous books. While Albia's focus remains on the death of the woman found in the Tiber in the opening of the book, there are a lot of interconnected threads that are skillfully woven together. There's also a fun amount of cameo from Albia's father and uncle, the main duo from Davis' first Falco series, who are more involved in this book than they have been in previous books in Albia's series. As always, the characters are fun and engaging, Albia is a strong main character and stands above the rest despite the amount of other strong characters thrown in here. This ended up being one of my favorite entries, since it gives us a more in-depth character arc for Albia that ties up a lot of her backstory and sets her up for being able to move on in the future.historical-fiction mystery Gee672 26

Flavia Albion is back and this time she investigates the murder of a Roman mobster, which in its turn brings back unhappy memories from her past. Now happily married to Tiberius Faustus, she already has her hands full with a large household and life as an important manÂ’s wife. But her nature just wonÂ’t let her sit back at home when she could be out investigating.

This author has done such research and written many books set in this era, that it does feel real and authentic. The descriptions depict day to day life so vividly you could imagine you were there. ItÂ’s nice to see that FlaviasÂ’ father, Falco still plays a part, even if not as the main character any more, with his wife Helena Justina barely mentioned. However Flavia and Tiberius are both really good characters too. I did find this book a bit confusing at times, mainly as there are so many characters to sort out, but fortunately thereÂ’s a handy guide of whoÂ’s who at the front, even down to Piddle and Willikins, the chickens. An interesting read, although not quite the ending I was expecting.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read and review this book.read-for-netgalley Debra Davidson-Smith96

It's been a while since I read any of the books in this series, but I soon slipped back into Lindsey Davis' world of ancient Rome. I love the fact that she treats Rome a real place, with people living their chaotic often grubby lives, and speaking naturally, rather than a place full of senators and noblemen declaiming in the forum, performing as if they were on the set of a Hollywood epic.
In this book, Flavia Albia becomes caught up in some very murky gang warfare as rival criminals go to war in a battle for territory, and she investigates the murder of a fellow Briton. There are a lot of characters in the book, and I have to confess I ended up getting a little confused about who was who. So I'm not sure I completely followed the detail of everything that was happening or why, but it was enough for me to enjoy watching Flavia successfully and bravely negotiating her way in a man's world, and to find out more about her back story. With thanks to the publishers and NetGalley for an ARC. Leanne261 3

Thank you to NetGalley, Minotaur Books, and St. Martin's Press for this advanced copy. You can pick up Death on the Tiber on July 23, 2024.

I'll admit, I didn't get too far into this book before deciding to DNF. But for a book set in FIRST CENTURY ROME, the tone felt way too contemporary to me. Why are we talking about idiots and tourists on the first page? If it's modern-day Rome, I could understand. This feels a contemporary private investigator story set with a "convenient" historical backdrop. I'm curious who the target audience is for this book (history buffs or thriller girlies?), but it's ly not me.1 comment Charlotte Pawson650 3

Flavia AlbiaÂ’s past is about to catch up with her.
When a female is dragged out of the river by a dredger in Rome Flavia will keep investigating with dogged determination.
A return of Falco FlaviaÂ’s father is a welcome return.
Plenty of characters and gang warfare will make for intense rivalry.
The way every character stands out makes for an exciting story.
Another great addition to this series.
Thank you NetGalley and (publisher) for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.arc-april-2024 historical humour ...more1 Diane2

This book, set in ancient Rome, is a satisfying, well paced mystery featuring the intrepid investigator Flavia Albia. As the title suggests it centers around a murder in the Tiber River, and from there Davis weaves a story of Roman organized crime families and often corrupt law enforcement and other intriguing characters, helpfully identified at the beginning of the book. This is the first book I have read by this author. I will definitely read others in this series. Annarella13.2k 143

As far as I remember I've been reading Lindsey Davis' novels for nearly 20 years and was never disappointed.
This one is another page turner that kept me turning pages and guessing.
The characters are sort of friend and I'm always happy to catch up with them.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are minehistorical-mystery netgalley Deirdre E Siegel524

Welcome to RomeÂ… where family comes first, rules of engagement are drawn from previous knowledge and payback may be cushioned by good manners.
Absolutely brilliant collection of words, thank Lindsey Davis and Jane Collingwood your eloquent narration was superb, very much appreciated ladies. :-)a-read-again aimlessly-good art-always-readable ...more Frances629 6

I really enjoy Lindsey Davis' writing. Another good addition to this series, with Falco 8ncluded in the investigation. I would have d a little more of him, just because I also really that series and his character, but enjoyed more on Flavia and her family. Susan6,081 55

Rome A.D. 90. A mobster chief is dead and rival gangs are vying for position. During these events the body of Claudia Deiana, wife to old adversary Gaius Florius Opppicus who is back from Britain, is discovered. Can finding the killer be jeopardised by Flavia seeking revenge on Florius.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its cast of able and varied characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.historical-0-1065 netgalley Pam Harrison1 review

Great fun as well as being informative. M.2,207

It was a good read.good-reads Donna King12

Great book. Love Lindsey Davis's informants - Falco and now his daughter Albia. Tansy RobertsAuthor 125 books286

Don't mess with the Didius women!

I always enjoy this series but this was a particularly meaty gangland mystery, bringing back an old crime family we've met many times before.

SusanAuthor 1 book64

See my review at Reading World Andrea86 3

Flavia Albia in fine form. Many loose ends from previous books gathered up and several resolved. It was good to see a bit more of Falco and Petronius too.ancient-world mystery-and-detective Nikki Brooks3,122 50

Rome in 90AD is a hotbed of intrigue and skulduggery. Flavia may be settling back into the life of roman wife and matron and learning how to be the caregiver of two small boys but she is soon back in the thick of another murder investigation.

Along with hubby Tiberius, Albia is soon neck deep in figuring out who killed a female "tourist", what links her to a local gang and what she'll do if she comes face to face with the man who caused her so much trauma and pain before she was adopted by Falco and Helena.

There is glorious depiction of life and death in Rome, modern times, the crooks have gaudy, over the top funerals, they're bribing the local law enforcement and the feuds with neighbouring gangs are simmering hot. I was ecstatic that Balbina Milvia finally got the day she deserved. I'm not usually so bloodthirsty but that woman needed to cease and desist! The little digs at cruising tourists, and fleabag hoteliers are so witty and the rank ineffectiveness of some of the vigiles/special agents/gangsters will make you smile.

In this Rome, the matrons are the power behind the many gangster thrones. But the Didii females are not to be trifled with! I loved the way Tiberius just goes along with Albia's plans. He's happy being her back up and using his former titles and position to ease the way and sneak into places. It was great to see all my old favourite Falco characters pop in too. It's great when they arrive unceremoniously and cause havoc all round!found-family historical murder-mystery ...more Pippa124

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