Can anyone reccomend some good historical fiction?

[richsc]

You should have gone to Bouchercon, the world mystery convention, in San Francisco last month.

I heard about it too late: I will have to attend next year.

And a quick search on Amazon for Gary Corby (added to wish list for release) also brings up:

Roman Games: A Plinius Secundus Mystery by Bruce Macbain

which to me is a new name. Anyone read this one?