Last Act In Palmyra - first US edition

by Lindsey Davis

Sixth book in the Marcus Didius "Falco" series. On a spying mission to the East, Falco discovers the murdered body of a Roman playwright in a sacred pool. Related events begin to complicate his cover story as a PI seeking a missing female water organ player, as the plot thickens and suspects begin dropping like flies from a camel!  Come down from the cheap seats and read the libretto, folks. A witty detective story set in ancient Rome circa A.D.72.

Red boards with gold-stamped lettering on black cloth spine. Dust jacket is in nice shape, no tears or chips. Book has been read once.