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The Roman Mysteries: The Charioteer of Delphi: Book 12

The Roman Mysteries: The Charioteer of Delphi: Book 12

by Caroline Lawrence (Author)

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    Hardcover 2006

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Synopsis

September AD 80. Flavia and her friends go to Rome to celebrate the Festival of Jupiter at Senator Cornix's town house. When a famous racehorse goes missing, Nubia sets out to recover it. The four friends find themselves caught up in a plot against one of the rival factions, the Greens. Who is trying to sabotage the charioteers? Could it be an inside job, or someone with a grudge from long ago? How many men and horses will die before the killer is caught?

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 256
 Edition: 1st Edition
 Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Published: 05 Oct 2006
ISBN 10: 1842552562
ISBN 13: 9781842552568
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
 Book Overview: No comparable series exists and we have a total of 16 titles contracted. The Romans are National Curriculum subjects at Key Stages 1 and 2. The world of anicent Rome is unrivalled for drama, excitement, superstition, myth and intrigue - and its legion of vibrant and unforgettable historical personalities. Vivid storytelling cominbed with authentic historical detail. The series has now been sold in 17 territories. Over 900,000 copies of the Roman Mysteries sold in the UK - with unprecedented growth in 2006 thanks to vigorous marketing. Roman Mysteries are the inspiration for the major prime time BBC series.

Media Reviews
'The part where Nubia and one of the stole racehorses are trapped in a burning villa was so exciting that I god told fof three times for reading under the duvet with a torch after midnight.' -- Flora Murray JOURNAL OF CLASSICS TEACHING
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. 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.