{"product_id":"9781529354775","title":"Fatal Legacy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFatal Legacy\u003c\/strong\u003e by Lindsey Davis immerses readers in the intricacies of ancient Roman society through the eyes of Flavia Albia, a determined investigator. An unpaid bar bill serves as the catalyst for her latest inquiry, leading her into a labyrinthine case surrounding the contentious will of Appius Tranquillus Surus. This will, which liberated his slaves and entrusted his enterprises to them, ignites fierce rivalry between the freedmen and the powerful Prisci family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Flavia delves deeper, she discovers the original will has vanished, and claims of forged documents only heighten the stakes. The ensuing tensions threaten to erupt into chaos, mirroring the broader struggles for power and justice in Roman life. Amidst this turmoil, a poignant love story unfolds between Gaius Venuleius and Cosca Sabatina, two young lovers caught in the crossfire of their families’ animosities, daring to dream of a future together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSocial Justice:\u003c\/strong\u003e The novel examines the complexities of freedom and the legacy of slavery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLove and Conflict:\u003c\/strong\u003e It explores the personal ramifications of familial feuds on relationships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity and Deceit:\u003c\/strong\u003e The narrative questions the nature of truth within legal documents and the motives behind them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e“Davis masterfully blends historical detail with compelling characters, ensuring a gripping read from start to finish.”\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of Davis's previous works, such as \u003cstrong\u003eThe Course of Honour\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eThe Silver Pigs\u003c\/strong\u003e, will find familiar themes of intrigue and moral ambiguity woven throughout this latest addition to the Flavia Albia series, making \u003cstrong\u003eFatal Legacy\u003c\/strong\u003e a must-read for enthusiasts of historical mysteries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hodder \u0026 Stoughton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52950902702412,"sku":"9781529354775","price":131.0,"currency_code":"NOK","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9781529354775_front.webp?v=1765294349","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/en-no\/products\/9781529354775","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}