Saturnalia (Davis novel)
First edition | |
| Author | Lindsey Davis |
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| Cover artist | Mark Edwards |
| Language | English |
| Series | Marcus Didius Falco |
| Genre | Historical mystery crime novel |
| Publisher | Century |
Publication date | 2007 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 448 |
| ISBN | 0-09-951998-4 |
| Preceded by | See Delphi and Die |
| Followed by | Alexandria |
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.