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The Iron Hand of Mars

Falco, Book 4

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The Iron Hand of Mars

By: Lindsey Davis
Narrated by: Gordon Griffin
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"I’ve always wanted to see something of the Empire outside Rome."

AD 71. Germania Libera: dark, dripping forests inhabited by bloodthirsty barbarians and legendary wild beasts, a furious prophetess who terrorises Rome, and the ghostly spirits of slaughtered Roman legionaries.

Enter Falco, an Imperial agent on a special mission: to find the absconding commander of a legion whose loyalty is suspect. Easier said than done, thinks Falco as he makes his uneasy way down the Rhenus, trying to forget that back in sunny Rome his girlfriend, Helena Justina, is being hotly pursued by Titus Caesar. His mood is not improved when he discovers his only allies are a woefully inadequate bunch of recruits, their embittered centurion, a rogue dog, and its innocent young master - just the right kind of support for an agent unwillingly trying to tame the Celtic hordes.

©1992 Lindsey Davis (P)2015 Audible, Ltd. Crime Fiction Historical Mystery
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I've listened to all the Falco novels several times and love the plots, the characters and the wit. This one is of the usual quality - excellent.

I find I enjoy Gordon Griffin just as much as Christian Rodska. I don't know what the criticism is about. They are both brilliant!

The usual quality recording

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I now have to get a Roman map of Europe so that when I revisit this, I can trace Falco's journey!

Excellent story.

Map needed!

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Well worth a listen, the narration is just right and the story is just right

Great read

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It may not be read by Christian Rodska but is really well read and I will be getting the others read by Gordan Griffin.

Definitely worth getting if you are a Falco fan

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Loved it Lindsey Davis brings the Roman Empire to live . I love Falco his wit is well matched by Helena. Can't wait to hear the next one

Falco at his best

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