{"product_id":"9780312647292","title":"The Iron Hand of Mars : A Marcus Didius Falco Mystery","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Iron Hand of Mars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Lindsey Davis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo 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 senator's daughter and Falco's girlfriend.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLindsey Davis' historical mystery \u003ci\u003eIron Hand of Mars is a \u003c\/i\u003e\"Seamless blending of humor, history and adventure\" (\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Seamless blending of humor, history and adventure.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Falco's never-ending wise cracks, humorous self-abasement, and genuine niceness are more than enough to captivate readers; the rich historical details add a caloric layer of frosting.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780312647292\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Minotaur Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40594615075022,"sku":"9780312647292","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_3948e801-43db-435c-953a-2269786b8241.jpg?v=1637812440","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780312647292","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}