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vesper1931's review
5.0
Once you receive a death sentence you are given 'Time to Depart' the Roman Empire. So Balbinus Pius a notorious gangster is escorted from Rome. Then the crime wave starts. More adventures with Marcus Didius Falco.
I am in the process of re-reading the whole series and as I am still enjoying them I have given them 5 stars so far.
I am in the process of re-reading the whole series and as I am still enjoying them I have given them 5 stars so far.
writerlibrarian's review
4.0
3 1/2 stars rounded out to 4 stars.
This one is almost a closed room mystery (if you can call a district of Rome a closed room) set in a very define area of Rome. It's the first tale where we learn and see what Petronius does and why he and Marcus are best friend, partners in crime and justice. The plot is intricate and there are a lot of strings tangling but ultimately Marcus, Petro and Helena put it all together.
There are also a very good plot B that involves Marcus' and Helena's families reactions and relationships. That plot is not new and its the very solid ground Davis has built that makes these not just cozy mysteries set in Imperial Rome but slices of life novels with a side of mysteries set in Imperial Rome at the time where Rome was the center of the world. The reader learns how every day life probably was. Children, marriage, law and corruption, family and commerce. Davis wraps her knowledge of Imperial Roman life in a very pretty, easy cozy mystery that are not only fun but educational in a non boring way.
This one is almost a closed room mystery (if you can call a district of Rome a closed room) set in a very define area of Rome. It's the first tale where we learn and see what Petronius does and why he and Marcus are best friend, partners in crime and justice. The plot is intricate and there are a lot of strings tangling but ultimately Marcus, Petro and Helena put it all together.
There are also a very good plot B that involves Marcus' and Helena's families reactions and relationships. That plot is not new and its the very solid ground Davis has built that makes these not just cozy mysteries set in Imperial Rome but slices of life novels with a side of mysteries set in Imperial Rome at the time where Rome was the center of the world. The reader learns how every day life probably was. Children, marriage, law and corruption, family and commerce. Davis wraps her knowledge of Imperial Roman life in a very pretty, easy cozy mystery that are not only fun but educational in a non boring way.
jessicareads's review
3.0
Another good read in the series. I think they're getting better as they go?
rhosynmd's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
assaphmehr's review
4.0
Time to Depart sees Falco back in Rome, dealing with the dregs of society - from brothels to the upper crust of gang leaders.
Expect a novel that deals with the criminal element in Imperial Rome, with the usual twists and turns as Davis gets in stride. In addition, Falco personal life with Helena and his friend Petronius gets more exposure throughout.
Be aware that while it's not necessary to read the books in order, it certainly helps - certainly so far into the series.
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[a:Assaph Mehr|14422472|Assaph Mehr|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1445823325p2/14422472.jpg], author of [b:Murder In Absentia|29500700|Murder In Absentia (Felix the Fox, #1)|Assaph Mehr|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1457914061s/29500700.jpg|46845657]: A story of Togas, Daggers, and Magic - for lovers of Ancient Rome, Murder Mysteries, and Urban Fantasy.
Expect a novel that deals with the criminal element in Imperial Rome, with the usual twists and turns as Davis gets in stride. In addition, Falco personal life with Helena and his friend Petronius gets more exposure throughout.
Be aware that while it's not necessary to read the books in order, it certainly helps - certainly so far into the series.
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[a:Assaph Mehr|14422472|Assaph Mehr|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1445823325p2/14422472.jpg], author of [b:Murder In Absentia|29500700|Murder In Absentia (Felix the Fox, #1)|Assaph Mehr|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1457914061s/29500700.jpg|46845657]: A story of Togas, Daggers, and Magic - for lovers of Ancient Rome, Murder Mysteries, and Urban Fantasy.
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