The Roman Mysteries: The Slave-girl from Jerusalem

This exciting adventure recreates the siege of Masada, and reveals important developments in Jonathan's struggle with his guilt over past events. Also, there's terrific insight into the workings of the Roman legal system in a page-turning court room drama. As always, Caroline Lawrence spings new surprises for all the characters and provides motives, means and opportunities for one determined felon. And, as ever, it's up to the four young detectives to crack the case. And, for one of the popular characters, a tragic end awaits ...

Caroline Lawrence is American. She won a scholarship to Cambridge to read Classical Archaeology, then did a degree in Hebrew and Jewish Studies at University College, London. She lives with her husband, a graphic designer, by the river in London and is active as a speaker in schools and at book festivals.

Mystery and adventure for four young detectives in Ancient Roman times . . . A triple murder presents the friends with a new challenge. Hepzibah, a slave-girl and old friend of Jonathan's sister, is accused of the crimes. She swears she's innocent but the case against her is strong and her accuser has his own agenda! Can the friends clear Hepzibah's name and set her free? Or will the killer outwit them all? (((price and barcode details))) ISBN: 978 1 84255 572 9 6.99

This exciting adventure recreates the siege of Masada, and reveals important developments in Jonathan's struggle with his guilt over past events. Also, there's terrific insight into the workings of the Roman legal system in a page-turning court room drama. As always, Caroline Lawrence spings new surprises for all the characters and provides motives, means and opportunities for one determined felon. And, as ever, it's up to the four young detectives to crack the case. And, for one of the popular characters, a tragic end awaits ...

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