See Delphi and Die by Lindsey Davis

Davis, L. (2005). See Delphi and die: a Marcus Didius Falco mystery. London: Century.
ISBN-10 0312357753
ISBN-13 978-0312357757
301 pgs
Format: Book
Genre: Mystery
Classification: Fiction
Age level: Age 13 and up

Reader's annotation
Travel back in time to the Roman Empire for some 1st Century intrigue. Detective Marcus Didius Falco and his wife Helena travel from Rome to Greece to investigate the mysterious disappearance of several women touring the sites at Olympia.

Summary
Part of an eighteen book series, this novel is set in the first century in the Roman Empire. It is a peaceful and prosperous time, and tourism has opened up for those who can afford it. Detective Marcus Didius Falco and his wife, Helena, are a Roman couple who travel to Greece to investigate the death of two women who died under mysterious circumstances. They soon learn that both women died while on excursions with a shady travel company called Seven Sites. Period details, interesting supporting characters and clever dialog keep the mystery moving forward to its conclusion.

Notes
This novel is a great way to get readers interested in Ancient Rome as it brings its daily life alive. The story has many twists and turns to build suspense and keep the pages turning. It includes a lot of history about the Olympics and Ancient Greek and Roman culture and sites, from Greek temples to Roman slums.

Marcus Didius Falco Mysteries Series has eighteen titles which include:
Alexandria (2009)
Saturnalia (2008)
Shadows in Bronze (2007)
The Silver Pigs (2006)
Scandal Takes a Holiday (2006)
See Delphi and Die (2005)
The Jupiter Myth (2004)
The Accusers (2004)
A Dying Light in Corduba (1999)
The Iron Hand of Mars (1994)