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The dogs on Flavia's street have started dying mysteriously, and she is determined to find out why. Her investigation leads her to three extraordinary people: Jonathan, her new neighbor; Nubia, an African slave; and Lupus, a mute beggar boy. The four embark on a search for the killer & 150... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Flavia: Flavia is somewhere from 10 to 12 years old. She lives right by the edge of the ancient town Ostia, closest to the sea and the graveyards with her father, the sea captain, Alma and Cautex, their servants, Nubia, an african slave they bought so she could be free and their dog Scuto. Flavia is a brave and smart girl with a very kind heart.
- Jonathan: A young Jewish boy.
- Nubia: A slave girl who was bought by Flavia.
- Lupus: A mute beggar boy who had his tounge cut out.
- Mordecai: Jonathans Father
- Miriam: Jonathan's big sister
- Geminus: Add a description of this character.
- Cordius
- Libertus
- Alma: The Houskeeper for Flavia
- Bobas
- Aristo
- Bato
- Pliny: A famous writer
- Scuto: A dog
- Pollux: One of the roman gods
- Julia
- Felix
First Sentence edit
Flavia Gemina solved her first mystery on the Ides of June in the tenth year of the Emperor Vespasian.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 17 in The Roman Mysteries. (standard series)
Followed by The Secrets of Vesuvius.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Caroline Lawrence (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Orion
Country: England
Publication Date: 2001
ISBN: 1842550799
Page Count: 208
Publisher: Orion
Country: England
Publication Date: 2001
ISBN: 1842550799
Page Count: 208
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