The Thieves of Ostia: A Roman Mystery (Roman Mysteries)

Lawrence, Caroline

3.87

3,497 ratings by Goodreads

9780761326021: The Thieves of Ostia: A Roman Mystery (Roman Mysteries)

ISBN 10: 0761326022 ISBN 13: 9780761326021

Publisher: Roaring Brook, 2002

Set in 79 A.D., Flavia Gemina, a young girl from a wealthy family, finds herself involved in a strange mystery with a slave and an orphan after the neighborhood dogs start dying and a home in her community is robbed.

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Review:

an interesting and exciting read that is extremely well researched. It is packed with accurate detail of everyday Roman life. The story is so well paced and involving that you don't realise just how much information you are absorbing (SCHOOL LIBRARIAN)

immensely readable (TIMES EDUCATIONAL SUPPLEMENT)

Instantly accessible adventure ... trans-century appeal (THE GUARDIAN)

The Thieves of Ostia sets up this wonderful series in fun and exciting way ... I enjoyed learning surprising details of Roman life in the company of four memorable characters. And everyone loves mystery solving! (The List)

If you like detective stories, you'll love the first in this exciting mystery series (The Week Junior)

Book Description:

It's AD 79. Someone is killing Ostia's dogs and Flavia Gemina - inquisitive, bossy and brave - wants to find out who and why ...

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