Dead Man's Sandals - David Wishart

Dead Men's Sandals is the twenty-first installment in David Wishart's Marcus Corvinus series. Set in ancient Rome, the novel follows Marcus Corvinus, a nobleman with a knack for solving crimes. Upon returning to Rome after a summer away, Corvinus is approached by crime boss Sempronius Eutacticus, who calls in a favor and sends him to Brundisium to investigate the murder of a fellow gang leader. As Corvinus delves into the city's underworld, he navigates complex relationships and uncovers hidden motives among Brundisium's criminal elite. The investigation becomes increasingly intricate, with numerous twists and turns that challenge Corvinus's wit and resourcefulness. Balancing his obligations to Eutacticus with his own moral compass, Corvinus strives to uncover the truth behind the murder, all while contending with the dangerous power dynamics of the Roman criminal underworld.