New novel in the series of mysteries set in the 1st century and featuring sleuth Marcus Didius Falco. The previous book, }Saturnalia{, was a }Sunday Times{ bestseller, and over 1.5 million books in the series have been sold Egypt was the destination of choice for Roman tourists, being home to not one but two Wonders of the Ancient World, a Centre of Culture, and people with exotic habits. Unfortunately, when Marcus Didius Falco pays a visit he discovers it's also a hotbed of schemers and murderers.
