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The Iron Hand of Mars
- Falco, Book 4
- Narrated by: Gordon Griffin
- Length: 12 hrs and 10 mins
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Summary
"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.
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- David Holt
- 08-11-17
Great Read
The early Falco books are, in my opinion, the best. Once you have got your head round the characters this must rate as the best of the best. The "rescue scene" in the forest is just breath taking, I listened to it several times
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- Michael
- 13-07-15
Map needed!
I now have to get a Roman map of Europe so that when I revisit this, I can trace Falco's journey!
Excellent story.
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- Chris
- 09-01-22
Falco at his best
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
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- Kas
- 04-01-21
Another stomping jaunt through ancient Rome
Yet again Davis delivers another stonking tale of Ancient Rome and all the machinations and deceit of those times. Strangely echoing modern times! Light hearted detective series with just enough humour and wit knitted through. Many do not like Griffin’s narration, but I must admit that I find it absolutely fine. Different to other narrators, but for me he suits Falco quite well. Very enjoyable listen.
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- Prudence Magee
- 12-04-15
Definitely worth getting if you are a Falco fan
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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.
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- Helena
- 25-08-15
Great series, good listen
Great book and a good narrator. I love this roman world, nice characters and good story
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- Janet
- 28-06-20
Another good Roman yarn
I love this series. I am transported immediately back into Roman civilisation, and have the added bonus of criminal investigation. Although at times I feel that real Roman soldiers might have been more hard bitten and less cosy, I think some of this tone is down to the narrator. As this episode involves significant travel to Germania, this sparked quite a lot of research into roman maps and towns, which added to the interest.
Perhaps, if Falco did not have such a soft human centre I might not feel as much sympathy for him and his family and friends, and it is this human interest which keeps me hooked; something I found deplorably lacking in school history lessons.
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- cause-way
- 27-06-18
The usual quality recording
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!
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- Derrick
- 26-07-15
Great read
Well worth a listen, the narration is just right and the story is just right
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- Miss
- 16-04-19
Great characters and plot
The historical references are very good, embedded as they are in a multi-stranded plot with the wonderful characters from the Falco series. Prefer Christian Rodska to read these books as he gives a more authentic impression of Falco.
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