Iron Hand of Mars

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A good installment in the Falco series set in Ancient Rome. In this one, Falco travels to Germania on an imperial mission and has a number of (mis)adventures along the way.

#192025 #1992 @Librarybelle
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Librarybelle I should try this series! I had a staff member who really enjoys this series. 2d

kwmg40 @Librarybelle I've only read a few books in the series but I liked the historical details and the humour. 2d

Ruthiella I also need to try this series (so many books…)! 🎄🔪🎅🏻💀 2d

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Iron Hand of Mars | Lindsey Davis

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(1992) Fourth in Davis's historical mystery series featuring Marcus Didius Falco, enquirer in Vespasian's Rome. In this one, Vespasian sends Falco to Germania to investigate some unanswered questions. Falco must avoid getting killed by barbarians, unruly legionaries, wild bulls, and people who don't want the questions answered. It's a fun series in a setting I find fascinating, though I can't help thinking the arch, ironic tone anachronistic.

swynn This was my #DoubleSpin book for December. @TheAromaofBooks 5y

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swynn

Iron Hand of Mars | Lindsey Davis

"One thing is definite," I told Helena Justinia; "I am *not* going to Germany!"

Immediately I could see her planning what to pack for the trip.

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(Sometimes ya gotta add the punch line.)

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