The Iron Hand of Mars: A Marcus Didius Falco Mystery: 4 (Marcus Didius Falco Mysteries 4)

When Germanic troops in the service of the Empire begin to rebel and a Roman general disappears Emperor Vespasian turns to the one man he can trust: Marcus Didius Falco a private informer whose rates are low enough that even the stingy Vespasian is willing to pay them. . To Falco an undercover tour of Germania is an assignment from Hades. On a journey that only a stoic could survive Falco meets with disarray torture and murder. His one hope: in the northern forest lives a powerful Druid priestess who perhaps can be persuaded to cease her anti-Rome activities and work for peace. Which Falco is eagerly hoping for as back in Rome the Titus Caesar is busy trying to make time with Helena Justina a senators daughter and Falcos girlfriend.. Lindsey Davis historical mystery Iron Hand of Mars is a Seamless blending of humor history and adventure (Publishers Weekly).