| Title | : | The Beggar of Volubilis |
|---|---|---|
| Author | : | Caroline Lawrence |
| Release | : | 2010-12-09 |
| Kind | : | ebook |
| Genre | : | Historical Fiction for Kids, Books, Kids, Fiction for Kids |
| Size | : | 2319457 |
| 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. |
