A Dying Light in Corduba

In the eighth installment of Lindsey Davis's mystery series, hard-boiled Roman PI Marcus Didius Falco navigates a treacherous web of intrigue tied to a Society of Olive Oil Producers banquet. After an attempted murder targets Rome's chief spy, Falco is sent to pursue a mysterious dancer who has fled to Spain, despite his commitment to stay by his pregnant wife Helena's side. Caught in a perilous dilemma, he decides to bring Helena along, leading them both into a world filled with danger and dark humor.