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The Roman Mysteries: The Twelve Tasks of Flavia Gemina: Book 6

The Roman Mysteries: The Twelve Tasks of Flavia Gemina: Book 6

by Caroline Lawrence (Author)

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    Paperback 2003

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Synopsis

It is December AD 79. In the Roman port of Ostia braziers are lit, hot spiced wine is brewed and soft fur covers are brought out from cedarwood storage chests. It's the season of Saturnalia, a pagan festival where anything can happen. When a Roman widow begins to show a keen interest in Captain Geminus, his daughter Flavia and her friends have to find out if she really loves him or is just after his money. To do that, Flavia has to undertake the twelve labours of Hercules. And there is a lion on the loose!

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 208
 Edition: First Edition
 Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Published: 12 Jun 2003
ISBN 10: 1842552406
ISBN 13: 9781842552407
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
 Book Overview: A unique concept that is immensely popular with children Authentic detail and great storytelling. Caroline's depth of research and empathy with the period are unparalleled. Series now sold in 17 territories. Sales in the UK now exceed 900,000 copies. Great for schools - the Romans are Key Stages 1 and 2 Inspiration for the major BBC TV series

Media Reviews
The fast-paced story has several gory incidents, aong with pulse-pounding chase scenes, risky behavior, vivid descriptions . . . hidden treasure, and, best of all, plausible clues that ultimately lead Flavia to the real culprit. - Booklist, starred review of The Thieves of Ostia A fast paced, crackling good mystery. -- Kirkus
Author Bio
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.