The Roman Mysteries: The Beggar of Volubilis
Book 14
$22.44
- Paperback
272 pages
- Release Date
29 May 2008
Summary
Flavia and her friends are on a quest for Emperor Titus - to steal a valuable gemstone known as ‘Nero’s Eye’. The Delphic Oracle prophesied that whoever owns the gem will rule Rome - so Titus is determined to claim it for himself.
Their travels take them across the Roman province of Mauretania, from Sabratha (in modern Libya) to Volubilis (Morocco). As they travel on a caravan across the desert they encounter slave-traders, pantomime actors and a wild animal stampede.
The dete…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781842556047 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1842556045 |
| Author: | Caroline Lawrence |
| Publisher: | Hachette Children's Group |
| Imprint: | Orion Children's Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 29 May 2008 |
| Weight: | 240g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 128mm x 24mm |
| Series: | The Roman Mysteries |
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About The Author
Caroline Lawrence
Caroline Lawrence is American. She won a scholarship to Cambridge to read Classical Archaeology, then did a degree in Hebrew and Jewish Studies at University College, London. She lives with her husband, a graphic designer, by the river in London and is active as a speaker in schools and at book festivals.
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