Publishers were wary of the Ancient World at that time, but following on from my research into the city, I had the idea to use it as a metropolitan background for a private eye novel. The format doesn't work for everyone, but they can read something else while the eccentrics like me enjoy stretching their imaginations. Falco has attracted a huge, devoted readership. Well, I tried to make him human. People respond to his character, especially his good sense and sense of humour.
Many people say they are most enthralled by the 'soap opera', in fact.
One day I shall write something different, for my own pleasure and prove that I can. It's my job. LD I produce a book a year, plus other work. I don't have time to luxuriate in nonsense. I gather the material, assemble it in a pleasing arrangement, and type like mad.