The Iron Hand of Mars by Lindsey Davis

The Iron Hand of Mars

Marcus Didius Falco #4

Lindsey Davis

352 pages first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery challenging informative mysterious medium-paced
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Readers who enjoy unraveling intricate mysteries steeped in historical intrigue, with a blend of sharp wit and suspenseful undercover escapades, will find this tale compelling.

Description

Imperial Rome\'s answer to Columbo stars in his fourth adventure in this series of detective thrillers set in ancient Rome. Falco is sent on an undercover mission to Roman Germany to locate a high-ranking Roman officer, who was sent as a "present"...

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Community Reviews

3.89
based on 440 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 100%

mysterious: 77%

funny: 66%

tense: 44%

emotional: 22%

dark: 11%

informative: 11%

lighthearted: 11%

sad: 11%


Pace

40% of readers chose fast
50% of readers chose medium
10% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

83% of readers chose Plot
16% of readers chose A mix
Plot
A mix

Strong character development?

28% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
57% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Diverse cast of characters?

28% of readers chose Complicated
71% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

71% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
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