The Iron Hand of Mars: A Marcus Didius Falco Novel

by Lindsey Davis

2021-01-01 20:45:31

‘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 ghos... Read more
‘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. Less

Book Details

Publication date February 15, 2011
Languageeng
ISBN9780517592403
Lindsey Davis has written over twenty historical novels, beginning with The Course of Honour. Her bestselling mystery series features laid-back First Century detective Marcus Didius Falco and his part...

Compare Prices

Store Availability Book Format Condition Price
BetterWorld.com - New, Used, Rare Books & Textbooks In Stock Buy USD 5.91
eBooks.com In Stock Buy GBP 4.16
Indigo Books & Music In Stock Buy CAD 19.95
BetterWorld.com - New, Used, Rare Books & TextbooksIn Stock
Format
Condition
Buy USD 5.91
eBooks.comIn Stock
Format
Condition
Buy GBP 4.16
Indigo Books & MusicIn Stock
Format
Condition
Buy CAD 19.95
Available Discount
No Discount available

Join us and get access to all
your favourite books

Sign up for free and start exploring thousands of eBooks today.

Sign up for free