A Capitol Death

In "A Capitol Death" by Lindsey Davis, set in ancient Rome under the unpredictable Emperor Domitian, private informer Flavia Albia is thrust into a high-stakes investigation following the mysterious death of a man who falls from the Tarpeian Rock. Initially appearing to be a suicide, a witness claims he was pushed, raising alarm due to the victim's key role in organizing controversial imperial triumphs. As Flavia navigates the perilous political landscape and uncovers various motives for murder, she races against time to solve the case before danger reaches her doorstep.