The Roman Mysteries: The Secrets of Vesuvius - Book 2 (Paperback, New Ed)

Flavia Gemina is the daughter of a famous Roman sea captain and is enjoying a holiday in the Bay of Naples with her uncle. But this is AD 79, and disturbing tremors underfoot have the natives muttering of harbingers of doom. Before Pompeii can be engulfed by its volcanic cataclysm, Flavia and her friends Jonathan, Lupus and Nubia are engaged in trying to solve a baffling mystery. The solution of the mystery will deliver a considerable treasure, but then Vesuvius erupts, and the children find that staying alive is their greatest priority. In accessible, uncomplicated prose, Lawrence weaves an engaging spell. Her young protagonists are nicely differentiated, and the details of day-to-day life in first-century Italy are painted vividly. This is the second of Lawrence's Roman Mysteries, and bodes well for further titles in the series. Ages 10+ (Kirkus UK)

It's the summer of AD 79 and Flavia Gemina and her friends, Jonathan, Nubia and Lupus, set sail for the Bay of Naples where they are going to stay with Flavia's uncle near Pompeii. Once they arrive, they are soon absorbed in a quest to solve a riddle that may lead to treasure. But then tragedy strikes: Mount Vesuvius erupts and the friends must flee for their lives! Not just a mystery - this is an absolutely thrilling action adventure that brings history to life!

General

Imprint:	Orion Children's Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	The Roman Mysteries
Release date:	July 2002
First published:	2001
Authors:	Caroline Lawrence
Designers:	Andrew Davidson
Dimensions:	197 x 129 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	216
Edition:	New Ed
ISBN-13:	978-1-84255-021-2
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > Historical fiction Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Historical Fiction Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > General Promotions > School Holidays > Fiction Reads
LSN:	1-84255-021-7
Barcode:	9781842550212

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