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Lindsey Davis

The Silver Pigs

This is the first book in the Marcus Didius Falco series, and it's a great place to start if you haven't read any of Davis' novels yet. Falco, a private investigator in ancient Rome, gets drawn into a case involving stolen silver, a beautiful woman, and a dangerous conspiracy.

Steven Saylor

Last Seen in Massilia

If you enjoy historical mysteries set in ancient Rome, you'll love this book by Steven Saylor. It's the first in the Gordianus the Finder series, and it features a clever detective who's just as fascinating as Falco. In this novel, Gordianus investigates the disappearance of a young woman in the city of Massilia.

Rosemary Sutcliff

The Eagle of the Ninth

This classic historical novel shares Falco's love of adventure and Roman history. It tells the story of a young Roman officer who sets out to solve the mystery of his father's disappearance in ancient Britain. Along the way, he encounters fierce warriors, treacherous allies, and a culture very different from his own.

Steven Saylor

Roman Blood

If you're looking for more historical mysteries set in ancient Rome, this is a great choice. It's the first book in the Roma Sub Rosa series, and it features Gordianus the Finder investigating a murder in the Roman Senate. The novel is full of intrigue, political machinations, and fascinating historical details.

Lawrence Durrell

The Alexandria Quartet

This series of four novels explores the lives of a group of expatriates living in Alexandria, Egypt, in the years leading up to World War II. It's a complex, multi-layered story that explores themes of love, identity, and the nature of reality. While not a mystery, it shares Falco's sense of adventure and exotic locales.