Last Act in Palmyra

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Last Act in Palmyra
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Author Lindsey Davis
LanguageEnglish
Series Marcus Didius Falco
Genre Historical mystery crime novel
PublisherCentury
Publication date
1994
Publication placeUnited Kingdom
Media typePrint (hardback and paperback)
Pages384 pp
ISBN 0-7126-5936-6
OCLC 227274020
Preceded by Poseidon's Gold  
Followed by Time to Depart  

Last Act in Palmyra is a 1994 historical mystery crime novel by Lindsey Davis and the sixth book of the Marcus Didius Falco Mysteries series. Set in Rome, Nabatea, and Palmyra, the novel stars Marcus Didius Falco, informer and imperial agent. The title refers to the hunt undertaken by Falco for a murderer, the last act of which takes place in Palmyra, as well as plays upon Falco's temporary employment as a playwright with a travelling theatre group.

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Plot summary

In Last Act in Palmyra, Falco takes on a new spying mission for Vespasian to the east of the Empire. He also plans to investigate the disappearance of a young musician, Sophrona. Falco and Helena Justina travel to Petra, where they encounter a theatre group who have just lost their playwright due to drowning. Joining them, Falco attempts to fulfill his various investigations, whilst at the same time write his new play, The Spook Who Spoke.

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The theatre company

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