The Roman Mysteries: The Beggar of Volubilis: Book 14

Book 14 in the detectives' case file is set in Morocco - the most exotic location of all the Roman Mysteries. Flavia and her friends are on a quest for the 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 detectives must consider another quest: what has happened to Uncle Gaius? Meanwhile, Flavia faces some tough decisions about her future.

• | Author: Caroline Lawrence
• | Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
• | Publication Date: Feb 07, 2008
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781842556047
• | ISBN-10: 1842556045