2. The Unexpected Offer
With Severina's three husbands dead, the Roman detective gets an unexpected offer during his investigation. Stars Anton Lesser.
Falco is searching for the truth about the deaths of Severina's three husbands, when an unexpected offer forces him to question his instincts.
Maybe he should consult his new feathered friend?
Anton Lesser stars as Ancient Rome's favourite detective.
Lindsey Davis's gripping, historical mystery.
Dramatised by Mary Cutler.
Marcus Didius Falco …. Anton Lesser
Helena Justina …. Ann Madeley
Pollia …. Julia Hills
Doctor …. Jez Thomas
Thalia …. Chipo Chung
Severina Zotica …. Tracy Wiles
Cossus …. Jonathan Tafler
The Parrot …. Colin Rote
Hortensius Novus …. Ian Brooker
Directed at ´óÏó´«Ã½ Birmingham by Peter Leslie Wild.
First broadcast on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 in May 2006.
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