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It is A.D. 79, and Flavia Gemina, daughter of a successful Roman sea captain, is about to celebrate her birthday. Then the dogs in her neighborhood start dying mysteriously, and there are rumors of burglary in the houses on Flavia's street. Set in the graveyards, houses, and alleyways of an ancient Roman city, here's the first in a series of fast-paced, informative, and satisfying mysteries.
About the Author
Million-selling author Caroline Lawrence writes detective stories with the double aim of entertaining children and teaching them. Combining fast-moving plots with historical accuracy means her history mystery stories are beloved of children, parents and teachers. In 2009, Caroline won the Classical Association Prize for her Roman Mysteries series, which comprises over 20 books and inspired a glossy BBC TV series in the UK. In 2011 Caroline launched a second historical detective series, the Western Mysteries, staring P.K. Pinkerton: a 12-year-old doubly orphaned detective who has trouble "reading people". The Case of the Deadly Desperados was the Sunday New York Times Editors' Choice in February 2012."I want to know everything about the past, especially the exciting things. Also the sounds, smells, sights and tastes. I write historical novels because nobody has invented a Time Machine. And I write for kids because 11 is my inner age." Caroline is also writing a spin-off series of Roman books for readers aged 7 , starting withThe Sewer DemonHere are the Roman Mystery novels in series order:The Thieves Of Ostia: The Roman Mysteries 1The Secrets Of Vesuvius: The Roman Mysteries 2The Pirates Of Pompeii: The Roman Mysteries 3The Assassins Of Rome: The Roman Mysteries 4The Dolphins Of Laurentum: The Roman Mysteries 5The Twelve Tasks Of Flavia Gemina:The Roman Mysteries 6The Enemies Of Jupiter: The Roman Mysteries 7The Gladiators From Capua: The Roman Mysteries 8The Colossus Of Rhodes: The Roman Mysteries 9The Fugitive From Corinth: The Roman Mysteries 10The Sirens Of Surrentum: The Roman Mysteries 11The Charioteer Of Delphi: The Roman Mysteries 12The Slave-Girl From Jerusalem: The Roman Mysteries 13The Beggar Of Volubilis: The Roman Mysteries 14The Scribes From Alexandria: The Roman Mysteries 15The Prophet From Ephesus: The Roman Mysteries 16The Man From Pomegranate Street: The Roman Mysteries 17Here are the mini-mysteries:The Legionary From Londinium And Other Mini-MysteriesTrimalchio's Feast And Other Mini-MysteriesPlus quiz books, omnibus editions, a travel book and a treasury:The First Roman Mysteries Quiz BookThe Second Roman Mysteries Quiz BookThe Roman Mysteries Omnibus (Books 1-3) (B) (Feb) The Roman Mysteries Omnibus (Books 4-6) (B) From Ostia To Alexandria With Flavia GeminaThe Roman Mysteries Treasury
