This is part of Lindsey Davis' series about a female private investigator in ancient Rome. I love her books. In this one Flavia is helping her friend and potential love interest dig up dirt on political candidates. At the same time she is dealing with a problem at her family's auction business. A large chest that was consigned turned out to contain a body.

I enjoyed the book but it wasn't my favorite of the series. Definitely will keep reading them though.