About “Time to depart”
Set in Rome during AD 72, the novel follows Marcus Didius Falco, an informer and imperial agent. The title refers to a Roman law that allows a condemned citizen time to leave the empire before execution, a fate considered worse than death. Falco's friend Petronius Longus has captured a major criminal, Balbinus Pius, but under Roman law, Balbinus is given time to flee. This creates a power vacuum in Rome's underworld, leading criminals to plan a major robbery. Falco is asked by Emperor Vespasian to investigate quietly and quickly. He and his girlfriend Helena Justina face murders, kidnappings, and numerous suspects as they uncover the truth.
Book details
- First published
- 1995
- Latest edition
- 1998 · ISBN 9780446605915
- Pages
- 432
View more editions (4)
| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Time to Depart (Marcus Didius Falco Mysteries) | 1998 | 9780446605915 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Time to depart | 1997 | 0892966262 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Time to depart | 1997 | 0786209623 | Buy on Amazon |
| Time to depart | 1995 | 0712659315 | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Time to depart?
Time to depart by Lindsey Davis has 432 pages.
