Shadows in Bronze

The Marcus Didius Falco Mysteries, Book 2

By: Lindsey Davis

Narrated by: Simon Prebble

It's the first century AD, and Marcus Didius Falco, ancient Rome's favorite son and sometimes palace spy, has just been dealt a lousy blow from the gods: the beautiful, high-born Helena Justina has left him in the dust. So when the Emperor Vespasian calls upon him to investigate an act of treason, Falco is more than ready for a distraction. Disguised as an idle vacationer in the company of his best friend Petronius, Falco travels from the Isle of Capreae to Neapolis and all the way to the great city of Pompeii…where a whole new series of Herculean events - involving yet another conspiracy and a fateful meeting with his beloved Helena - are about to erupt.

Lindsey Davis' Shadows in Bronze is historical mystery at its best.

©2015 Lindsey Davis (P)2015 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

The development of the character is slowly starting to fill in

Good story, I've lived in that part of the world. And I can actually picture read my mind a lot of easier

Absolutely my favorite historical series

Lindsey Davis’ characterizations are stunning. My knowledge of this time period is growing with each novel. Looking forward to more adventures!

Intense and intricate!

Even better than the first in the series, this was a hell of a caper. Tight storytelling, fantastic characterization, and exceptional narration make it a serious treat.

Give Simon Prebble a try!

Don't be put off by reviewers who bemoan the loss of Christian Rodska, who did the narration of the first book of the series. While Mr. Rodska's performance is not to be missed, Simon Prebble is an able and worthy successor. His performance is more subtle, but nevertheless powerful, and I think he's a better fit for Marcus Didius' wry, sardonic voice.

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What did you love best about Shadows in Bronze?

This is a great series but this new narrator is not for this series. He just kills it. Gordon is a wonderful narrator for this great series. The older books are super but hard to find.