A review by dennisfischman
The Iron Hand of Mars by Lindsey Davis

3.0

In this book both Falco and the author get lost in the wilds of Germania. If you don’t already know enough history to chant “Varus, give me back my legions!” on cue, and if you’re not interested in military history, the middle of this book will drag. It gets better when Helena’s brother makes his appearance, and even better (as always) when she shows up. Over all, this is not a book in which mysteries get solved, but some secrets are revealed—including how strongly our aristocratic last feels about her hard-headed ruffian of a lover.