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A Comedy of Terrors 2021
A Comedy of Terrors is a historical crime novel written by British author Lindsey Davis, marking the ninth entry in her Flavia Albia series. The book was released in the UK on 1 April 2021 through Hodder & Stoughton () and in the United States on 27 July 2021 by Minotaur Books ().
Set in 89 AD, the story begins during "the week before Saturnalia: 12–17 December". The narrative includes references to nuts—both as a snack and projectile favored by intoxicated revelers—and dangers targeting the emperor, with Domitian himself becoming a target for criminal plots.
Falco and his spouse Helena are listed among "Our festival characters," identified as "her [Flavia Albia's] iconic parents".
Details
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- ISBN
- 9781529374322
- Series
- Flavia Albia
