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Enemies at Home

Flavia Albia Mystery, Book 2

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Enemies at Home

By: Lindsey Davis
Narrated by: Lucy Brown
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From renowned author Lindsey Davis, creator of the much-loved character, Marcus Didius Falco and his friends and family, comes the second novel in her all-new series set in Ancient Rome.

We first met Flavia Albia, Falco's feisty adopted daughter, in The Ides of April. Albia is a remarkable woman in what is very much a man's world: Young, widowed and fiercely independent, she lives alone on the Aventine Hill in Rome and makes a good living as a hired investigator. An outsider in more ways than one, Albia has unique insight into life in ancient Rome, and she puts it to good use going places no man could go, and asking questions no man could ask.

Even as the dust settles from her last case, Albia finds herself once again drawn into a web of lies and intrigue. Two mysterious deaths at a local villa may be murder and, as the household slaves are implicated, Albia is once again forced to involve herself. Her fight is not just for truth and justice, however; this time, she's also battling for the very lives of people who can't fight for themselves.

Enemies at Home presents Ancient Rome as only Lindsey Davis can, offering wit, intrigue, action and the further adventures of a brilliant new heroine who promises to be as celebrated as Marcus Didius Falco and Helena Justina, her fictional predecessors.

©2014 Lindsey Davis (P)2014 Hodder & Stoughton
Fiction Historical Fiction Ancient History Ancient Rome Rome

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I mourned the end of the Falco books, so Flavia Albia is.like welcoming home a long lost friend. loved it.

Lindsey Davis can't fail

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This second book in the series devotes good time to better know Flavia Albia. She is no fool, understands her weaknesses and does pursues information and her hunches. It was rewarding to spend time with a character that allows the listener to remember who helped bring her up and shape her. A close Rome focus to this novel adds to the intensity of the investigations pursued by Flavia Albia. She deftly shows heart in the way that she deals with slaves who are under the microscope for the murder of their master and mistress. Her own interests are developed and listeners will find themselves willing-on a relationship just as we did with Falco and Helena, many novels previous. At least I did. I am now fully on-board with this series and I hope others embark too. Fully recommended.

Fully Engaged With Informer Flavia Albia

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The second in this series convinced me that I will enjoy it as much as I did Falco’s. It’s a great story, with strong characters and suspense that kept the pages turning!

A gripping story

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Where does Enemies at Home rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Not the top listen but would happily listen again. This second book in the series is much better. Straight into the story.

Have you listened to any of Lucy Brown’s other performances? How does this one compare?

Better than the first book

Better

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I even repeated a few chapters. Lucy Brown has exactly the right tone in narration. Great intriguing plot and an emerging romance. Couldn't wish for anything better.

thoroughly enjoyable

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Quite a sad tale about the harsh aspects of slavery in everyday roman life. This is one story where Flavia Albia is not always speaking with a modern voice - she accepts slavery. Overall a good whodunnit. The gentle romance develops in a pleasing way and is nearly a match for the Falco/Helena story which is honestly one of my favourite love stories in any book. Fairly good narration for most of the characters and very clear to follow.

Sad tale but good ending

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Where does Enemies at Home rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It's not at the very top of the list but I enjoyed listening to it, and I will probably listen to it again - so among the top 20

What did you like best about this story?

I like the character of Flavia Albia. I enjoyed the story, but at times I did find myself wondering 'Would this really have happened in Ancient Rome?" and that distracted from the story a bit

What about Lucy Brown’s performance did you like?

I thoroughly enjoyed Lucy Brown's reading - it made the book for me. I wasn't sure about the posh accent she gave to Flavia Alba, till I remembered that her mother is a senator's daughter. I thought she voiced the male characters well too.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No. I didn't find this story quite as convincing or as gripping as the first story or the Falco books. That didn't stop me enjoying it, and I will get the next in the series.

Missing Falco....

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Good story revolving around of the live of Raman's slaves, I still don't believe the voice is quite right, especially for a 1st person narrative.

Beware Slaves

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I thoroughly enjoyed the work and look forward to the next book. Very much appreciated.

Very readable

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I love Lindsey Davis’ style. Her characters and descriptions are full of life but written so expertly that we readers uncover details with the story. Oh, and what a story!

A beautiful and twisted mystery

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