Author:Cicero,Michael Grant

Cicero's speeches "In Defence of Sextus Roscius of Amerina," "In Defence of Aulus Cluentius Habitus," "In Defence of Gaius Rabirius," "Note on the Speeches in Defence of Caelius and Milo," and "In Defence of King Deiotarus" provide insight into Roman life, law, and history.
A firecracker of a novel... A pyrotechnic delight just as dazzling as The Bonfire of the Vanities
—— Sunday ExpressBrilliant... Not just a rollicking comedy of campus misbehaviour but a blistering indictment of contemporary standards
—— Mail on SundayExaggerates and deflates the pretensions of America's future ruling class in hilarious style
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—— Daily TelegraphMurakami's most addictive fix to date
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—— Times Literary SupplementLaden with philosophical overtones and enchanting wit
—— ObserverMurakami's exquisitely simple prose and deft evocation of the surreal are captivating and sublime
—— Sunday TimesThe mysteries are never tainted by explanation, merely beautifully described, delivering a hypnotic read
—— Times Higher Education Supplement'For sheer love of a thumping narrative, the novel delivers gloriously-Inventive, alluring' David Mitchell
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—— Independent'Engrossing and wildly inventive'
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