The Beggar of Volubilis
Download or Read eBook The Beggar of Volubilis PDF written by Caroline Lawrence and published by Orion Children's Books. This book was released on 2010-12-09 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Caroline Lawrence |
| Publisher | : Orion Children's Books |
| Total Pages | : 279 |
| Release | : 2010-12-09 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781444003642 |
| ISBN-13 | : 144400364X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (42 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Beggar of Volubilis by : Caroline Lawrence
Book excerpt: 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.
