Saturnalia (Davis novel)

Saturnalia
First edition
AuthorLindsey Davis
Cover artistMark Edwards
LanguageEnglish
SeriesMarcus Didius Falco
GenreHistorical mystery crime novel
PublisherCentury
Publication date
2007
Publication placeUnited Kingdom
Media typePrint (Hardback & Paperback)
Pages448
ISBN0-09-951998-4
Preceded bySee Delphi and Die 
Followed byAlexandria 

Saturnalia is a 2007 historical mystery crime novel by Lindsey Davis and the 18th book of the Marcus Didius Falco Mysteries series. Set in ancient Rome, the novel's central character and narrator is Marcus Didius Falco, informer and imperial agent. The title refers to the Saturnalia feast held annually on 17 December, at which the Romans commemorated the dedication of the temple of the god Saturn. Over the years, it expanded to a whole week, up to 23 December.