Fatal Legacy (Flavia Albia)
Fatal Legacy is the latest offering in the extremely popular Flavia Alba series set in 1st-century Rome. The book opens with rabbits and quickly moves on to a family restaurant managed by Flavia’s aunt, Junia. A couple enjoy a meal then leave without paying. Flavia is asked to track the couple down and gain payment. This is a relatively simple assignment which leads Flavia into a morass of a feud between two warring families over an orchard, an argument which has dragged on for years involving countless lawyers, slavery, skulduggery – oh, and of course murder.
Fans of Lindsey Davis will know what to expect. A taut plot with lots of twists and turns, which brings alive the life and times. Strong characters, and a streak of humour which stretches throughout the book – and of course a twist which brings the book to an end in a very satisfying way. Although part of a series, this stands alone in its own right. Readers not familiar with Flavia can start here, then go back to enjoy earlier offerings. Recommended
