Desperate Undertaking  by Lindsey Davis

Desperate Undertaking

Flavia Albia Mystery #10

Lindsey Davis

352 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

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In the first century, under Domitian's reign, strange and brutal goings on are nothing new in Rome. Flavia Albia, daughter of Marcus Didius Falco, has taken over her father's business as a private informer but she tries to shy away from the brutal...

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Community Reviews Summary of 42 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
adventurous 76%
dark 38%
lighthearted 30%
tense 30%
funny 23%
challenging 7%
emotional 7%
hopeful 7%
relaxing 7%
sad 7%

Pace

fast 61%
medium 38%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 87% | Yes: 12%

Average rating

3.82

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