Last Act in Palmyra
First edition | |
| Author | Lindsey Davis |
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| Language | English |
| Series | Marcus Didius Falco |
| Genre | Historical mystery crime novel |
| Publisher | Century |
Publication date | 1994 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Print (hardback and paperback) |
| Pages | 384 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.