Fictotum ArchiveIndex / Media Works / Q3821279

Venus in Copper

Book·1991

by Lindsey Davis

Figures 6

Released 1991

Historical Accuracy Spectrum

FictionalHistorical

Historical

6 figures

Fictional / Legendary

0 figures

Classification

High Historical Fidelity

Series

Part of

Marcus Didius Falco Series#3

Who's in This?

Heroic (2)

Sabina Pollia

Female investigator; former slave; hired to investigate Severina Zotica's past

Hortensia Atilia

Female investigator; former slave; partner with Sabina investigating background of Severina

Complex (1)

Titus

Emperor's son; briefly visits Rome; shows romantic interest in Helena Justina; political rival

Villainous (1)

Severina Zotica

Primary suspect; beautiful woman wearing copper Venus ring; accused of murdering previous husbands

Neutral (2)

Hortensius Novus

Primary client; wealthy freedman engaged to potentially dangerous woman; fears black widow scheme

Hyacinthus

Hortensius's slave; initial contact who brings case to Falco

External References

Q3821279Fictotum Archive