Word is spreading about caroline lawrences roman mysteries set in ancient italy. The roman mysteries and adventure for the four young and detectives. Its the summer of ad 79, and flavia gemina, the sea captains daughter along with her friends jonathan the jewish boy, nubia the african slavegirl, and lupus the homeless beggarboy set sail for the bay of naples, to stay with flavias uncle near p. Roman mysteries is a tremendous way for younger viewers to learn about ancient history. From the roman mysteries books by caroline lawrence. The roman mystery series in order caroline lawrence fictiondb. I m best known for my 17book roman mysteries series which was televised by. Titles in the set are the thieves of ostia, the secrets of vesuvius, the pirates of pompeii, the assassins of rome, the dolphins of laurentum, the twelve tasks of flavia gemini. In my experience of teaching all three, my students haven. In 2009, she won the classical association prize for a significant contribution to the public understanding of classics. Roman mysteries childrens books wiki fandom powered by wikia. Caroline lawrence audio books, best sellers, author bio.
Book 11 by lawrence, caroline and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The first book, the thieves of ostia, was published in 2001, finishing. The thieves of ostia the roman mysteries by caroline. Here is the ultimate treasure trove for devotees of the roman mysteries for fans of caroline lawrences bestselling books, the highlyacclaimed cbbc tv series, or both. Following lawrence s birth in london, her american parents moved back to the united states. Caroline lawrence on mark twain when the roman mysteries author caroline lawrence decided to write about the wild west, she fell in. The roman quests are aimed at slightly older readers than the roman mysteries, which is why the climax is slightly more violent here, but theyre still entirely suitable for older children the violence is kept to a minimum and described without gory detail, sexual activity is restricted to kissing and holding hands, and the story is an. Flavia, nubia, jonathan and lupus are four young friends who live in ostia and love solving mysteries. The complete series list for a roman mystery caroline lawrence. The first in caroline lawrences internationally bestselling roman mysteries series, reissued with a fantastic new cover look. Caroline lawrence is the author of the roman mysteries, the roman mystery scrolls, the the p. The roman mysteries is a series of historical fiction novels, written by caroline lawrence, and published in 20012009. The pirates of pompeii the roman mysteries by caroline lawrence. Another enjoyable and educational story, this entry into the roman mysteries series allows us to enjoy a road trip through some of the most famous and beautiful parts of romanperiod greece.
The thieves of ostia the roman mysteries caroline lawrence on. Feb 27, 2015 caroline lawrence, the thieves of ostia the year is 79 ad. Oct 18, 2007 in addition to the 17 novels in the roman mysteries sequence, caroline lawrence has written five spinoff titles, all of which have contributed to total uk sales in excess of 1 million copies. These four intelligent and fearless friends help many people but become. Roman mysteries caroline lawrence on sale the best quality custom roman mysteries caroline lawrence at the best low cost. The roman mysteries is a series of historical novels for children by caroline lawrence. What age for roman mysteries 14 posts add message report. The series is about a roman girl called flavia and her three friends. The roman mysteries complete collection roman mysteries by.
Caroline lawrence s historical mysteries explore the world of the roman empire, from grandeur to gore. The first book, the thieves of ostia, was published in 2001, finishing with the man from pomegranate street, published in 2009, and 17 more novels were planned, plus a number of minimysteries and companion titles. Photo galleries, character profiles, episode synopses. Nubia a freed slave girl, jonathan a shunned jewish boy and lupus a beggar boy without a tongue. Flavia lives in ostia, romes port, with her sea capt.
The series comprises 17 novels in total, starting with the thieves of ostia, and ending with the man from pomegranate street in these books there are four children, and they meet with constant adventure, in the form of mysteries. Caroline has written a spinoff series called the roman mysteries scrolls for younger children and two retellings of stories from virgils aeneid for teen readers. The series has won numerous awards and has been published in many different languages worldwide. Caroline lawrence books list of books by author caroline. Roman mysteries childrens books wiki fandom powered. She appears in all three of caroline lawrence s roman series, namely the roman mysteries, the roman scrolls and the roman quests. Among the thousands of people huddled in refugee camps along the bay of naples are flavia gemina and her friends, jonathan the jewish boy, nubia the african slavegirl, and lupus the mute beggar boy. Created by pop classics view on pop classics share. She solves mysteries with an assortment of friends from a wide range of roman life. Before being enslaved, she was a princess of the leopard clan in her home country of nubia.
Written by caroline lawrence, audiobook narrated by kim hicks. In addition to the 17 novels in the roman mysteries sequence, caroline lawrence has written five spinoff titles, all of which have contributed to total uk sales in excess of 1 million copies. The sirens of surrentum the roman mysteries by caroline. The thieves of ostia is an amazing story with interesting characters and a mind blowing story line.
Flavia gemina is a girldetective in first century rome, in this series for children ages 914. I owe a lot to caroline lawrences brilliant roman mysteries. A bumper ebook collection of all 17 roman mysteries adventures including the thieves of. Caroline lawrence, author of the roman mysteries, has written two novels inspired by characters in from the aeneid, the other epic. The authors classical and hebrew scholarship underpins the lively, modern tone of the thrilling adventures of four young detectives. They are the roman mysteries scrolls, one is called the sewer demon just checked on amazon, there are four in total. Perfect for children studying the romans or roman britains. Caroline lawrence roman mysteries 15 books collection set pack rrp. The secrets of vesuvius audiobook by caroline lawrence. She is the author of the roman mysteries, which has been turned into a television series for bbc. She was kind enough to send me an advanced reading copy of her.
The daughter of a ships captain living in ostia, the port of rome, in ad79, she and her three friends, jonathan, a jewish boy and secretly a christian. The first in caroline lawrences internationally bestselling roman mysteries series. Caroline lawrence born 1954 is an english american author, best known for the roman mysteries series of historical novels for children. Following lawrences birth in london, her american parents moved back to the united states. The roman mysteries is a series of historical detective novels for children, written by caroline lawrence. The story starts with a small mystery where captain geminus ring was stolen. See the complete the roman mysteries series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Roman mysteries 9 the roman mysteries of lawrence, caroline 1st first thus edition on 04 august 2005. Caroline lawrence on mark twain when the roman mysteries author caroline lawrence decided to write about the wild west, she fell in head over hills in love with the writing and wit. Historical childrens drama based on the novels by caroline lawrence homepage. Mar 18, 20 from the roman mysteries books by caroline lawrence. I owe a lot to caroline lawrence s brilliant roman mysteries. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers.
The books follow four children who solve mysteries and have adventures in ostia, rome, and throughout the empire. Based on the millionselling books by caroline lawrence, this lavish production stars simon callow four weddings and a funeral, shakespeare in love, a room with a view as pliny. Roman mysteries caroline lawrence buy online roman. Interview with caroline lawrence about roman mysteries. As someone mentioned caroline lawrence has written the roman mystery scrolls which is aimed at that age group. The series comprises 17 novels in total, starting with the thieves of ostia, and ending with the man from pomegranate street. Deal on roman mysteries caroline lawrence that is coordinated agreeable to you from ebay. The first book, the thieves of ostia, was published in 2001, finishing with the man from pomegranate street, published in 2009, and 17 more novels were planned, plus a number of mini mysteries and companion titles. Flavia gemina has decided to write a book and has enlisted the help of her friends and family. Caroline lawrence is an english american author, best known for the roman mysteries series of historical novels for children. The assassins of rome by caroline lawrence 2003, paperback. Caroline lawrence is the millionselling author of childrens historical fiction including the popular roman mysteries books.
Flavia gemina, a roman sea captains daughter, is about to embark on a thrilling adventure. Feb 01, 2016 caroline lawrence, author of the roman mysteries, has written two novels inspired by characters in from the aeneid, the other epic. The roman mysteries complete collection roman mysteries by caroline lawrence book cover, description, publication history. Childrens drama based on the historical novels by caroline lawrence. Flavia lives in ostia, romes port, with her sea captain father. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Roman mysteries complete collection ebook, caroline. The roman mysteries series by caroline lawrence goodreads. The roman mysteries collection caroline lawrence 6 books. Set in a graveyard, marketplace, and courtyards of a roman city, this fastpaced mystery paints a vivid picture of the life in ancient times.
Nubia, also known as shepenwepet and flavia nubia, is flavia geminas former slavegirl and one of the four detectives. The code of romulus world book day pack of 25 roman mysteries caroline lawrence. Not only were they my favourite books as a child with exciting story lines, intriguing mysteries and engaging characters, but they also inspired a long standing interest in the ancient world that ultimately led me to study the subject at university. The charioteer of delphi the roman mysteries by caroline. I love history, movies, london and the craft of writing.
Caroline lawrences historical mysteries explore the world of the roman empire, from grandeur to gore. The first in caroline lawrence s internationally bestselling roman mysteries series, reissued with a fantastic new cover look. It is ad 79 and mount vesuvius has erupted, destroying pompeii. Word is spreading about caroline lawrence s roman mysteries set in ancient italy. Combining fastmoving plots with historical accuracy means her history mystery stories are beloved of children, parents and teachers. The thieves of ostia by caroline lawrence 2002, paperback. The daughter of a ships captain living in ostia, the port of rome, in ad79, she and her three friends, jonathan, a jewish. Caroline lawrence, the thieves of ostia the year is 79 ad. Lawrence grew up in bakersfield, where her father was a. I recently wrote an article on caroline lawrences childrens historical detective series the roman mysteries, which will be published soon at the online the journal of historical fictions, and caroline is coming to give a talk at newman university, where i work, on 20 march 2019. This second in a series of roman mysteries follows the children as they travel by sailboat, explore vineyards, and celebrate a roman festival on the beach at herculaneum in a. It is set in the roman empire during the 1st century ad.
Lawrence grew up in bakersfield, where her father was a secondary school teacher of english and drama and her mother an artist. Created by the guardian uk view on the guardian uk share. Roman mysteries treasury roman mysteries caroline lawrence. The thieves of ostia the roman mysteries by caroline lawrence. Free sending on certain roman mysteries caroline lawrence. I recently wrote an article on caroline lawrence s childrens historical detective series the roman mysteries, which will be published soon at the online the journal of historical fictions, and caroline is coming to give a talk at newman university, where i work, on 20 march 2019. The roman mysteries series 17 primary works 27 total works flavia gemina is a girldetective in first century rome, in this series for children ages 914. This mystery leads on to a fascinating story involving beheaded dogs, a gold thief and a lighthouse drama. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. The sirens of surrentum the roman mysteries by caroline lawrence. Caroline lawrence grew up in california and went to england when she won a scholarship to cambridge to study classical archaeology, which she followed with a degree in hebrew and jewish studies at the university of london. Books roman mysteries flavia gemina jonathan jonathan ben mordecai.
The pirates of pompeii the roman mysteries by caroline. The daughter of a ships captain living in ostia, the port of rome, in ad. We spoke to her about her love of londons roman history, and the inspirations she found in the museum of londons collections. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Im best known for my 17book roman mysteries series which was televised by. Historical childrens drama based on the novels by caroline lawrence. Apr 01, 2002 in addition to the 17 novels in the roman mysteries sequence, caroline lawrence has written five spinoff titles, all of which have contributed to total uk sales in excess of 1 million copies. Set in the roman empire in ad79, it is based on a series of novels by caroline lawrence that have sold more than a million copies worldwide.