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Shadows in Bronze

Falco, Book 2

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Shadows in Bronze

By: Lindsey Davis
Narrated by: Gordon Griffin
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I was the new boy, so they saddled me with the worst jobs. Rome, AD 71. Against his better judgement, Falco secretly disposes of a decayed corpse for the Emperor Vespasian, then heads for the beautiful Bay of Naples with his best friend Petronius. He conveniently forgets to mention to his companion that this will be no holiday. They have been sent to investigate the murderous members of a failed coup, now sunning themselves in luxurious villas and on fancy yachts.

The idyllic seaside location further complicates his seemingly doomed romance with Helena Justina. The deeper he probes, the more it seems Helena is inextricably connected to the elite plotters, in ways that the smitten Falco cannot bear to contemplate.

©1991 Lindsey Davis (P)2014 Audible Studios Crime Fiction Historical Mystery Thriller & Suspense

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The story (as with all Lindesey Davis) is hilarious and very well written. The narrator is terrible. Personal peeves include:
- the extensive list of words the narrator can't pronounce
- the narrator hasn't noticed this is supposed to be humorous
- the fact that he just isn't Christian Rodska.

It's only worth listening to this so you don't miss out an installment in the Falco saga. However, if you can just read the novel and skip onto the next book narrated by Christian Rodska then i'd recommend that.

Brilliant book and a terrible narrator

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I thoroughly enjoyed Book 1 in the Falco series and really liked the narration by Christian Rodska. The storyline of this book is good, the pace fast, but why did the narrator change? This narration feels lifeless, too middle class, too old and does the character of Falco no favours. Such a shame! Falco is a bit of a ducker and diver, but with morals. The quality of the narration, specifically that told by the lead character, should reflect that, not a rather distant account lacking passion, fear, anger etc..... I will continue with the Falco series as I enjoy the stories and characters, but I miss Rodska’s narration!

A good story somewhat spoilt by the narration

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I like M D Falco as a character. This was my second book and it is a fun tale because Falco does not take himself seriously. I am looking forward to the next.

Enjoyable tale

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Falco is an idiot without a good woman in his life.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Petronis

What about Gordon Griffin’s performance did you like?

Good clear reader. Gets better as the book goes on

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Laugh cry and annoy at times.

Any additional comments?

I know Lindsey has gone on to write books about Falco's daughter, but you can't beat Falco.

Falco needs luck

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Listening to this book straight after the first started disappointingly due to the change in narrator but it didn't detract from the story.

Another great installment

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