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The Iron Hand of Mars

Book·1992

by Lindsey Davis

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Figures 8

Released 1992

Historical Accuracy Spectrum

FictionalHistorical

Historical

8 figures

Fictional / Legendary

0 figures

Classification

High Historical Fidelity

Series

Part of

Marcus Didius Falco Series#4

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(8 Figures)+ Add Portrayal

Heroic (2)

Camillus Justinus

Helena's brother; young military tribune; inexperienced but courageous; travels with Falco to Germania

Heroic

Xanthus

Out-of-work barber; traveling companion to Falco and Justinus; provides practical services and comic relief

Heroic

Complex (2)

Titus

Military commander in Germania; continues romantic interest in Helena; Falco's military superior

Complex

Veleda

Powerful Celtic Druid priestess; Germanic resistance leader; Falco attempts negotiation for peace

Complex

Villainous (1)

Roman Centurion

Roman centurion; military antagonist; causes conflict with Falco during mission

Villainous

Neutral (3)

Vespasian

Sends Falco to Germania to deliver a gift to the Legio XIV.

Neutral

Helveticus

Traveling companion on Germanic mission; soldier or merchant background

Neutral

Missing Roman Legate

Missing Roman military officer; disappearance drives plot; Falco must locate or determine fate

Neutral

External References

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