The Iron Hand of Mars

The Marcus Didius Falco Mysteries, Book 4

By: Lindsey Davis

Narrated by: Simon Prebble

When Germanic troops in the service of the empire begin to rebel and a Roman general disappears, Emperor Vespasian turns to the one man he can trust: Marcus Didius Falco, a private informer whose rates are low enough that even the stingy Vespasian is willing to pay them.

To Falco, an undercover tour of Germany is an assignment from Hades. On a journey that only a stoic could survive, Falco meets with disarray, torture, and murder. His one hope: In the northern forest lives a powerful Druid priestess who perhaps can be persuaded to cease her anti-Rome activities and work for peace—which Falco is eagerly hoping for as, back in Rome, Titus Caesar is busy trying to make time with Helena Justina, a senator's daughter and Falco's girlfriend.

Lindsey Davis' historical mystery The Iron Hand of Mars is a "seamless blending of humor, history, and adventure" (Publishers Weekly).

©1992 Lindsey Davis (P)2015 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

clever historical mystery

i love the details of life on the frontiers of the ancient roman empire. she is a great writer at putting you in the scene.

Another great adventure in ancient Rome/Germany

Great fun, lots of action, lots of history, the same wonderful stuff we've come to expect from Davis, with really excellent narration. Highly recommended.

second read

Just as good as the first time.
I love the series and I like audiobooks.

Way better than the dramatized audio book!

Simon Prebble is a class act & makes a good story a joy to hear.

Lindsey does it again.

I was introduced to the first 3 books in this series a number of years ago and thought that was it. It is a pleasure to read the next in the series. Ms Davis was kind enough to respond to my inquiry to let me know how far this adventure series had come. This is my first venture to audio books. I will do this again.