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Synopsis
It's October AD 79. The arrival of a ragged man at the Geminus household sets in motion a series of events which take Flavia and her three friends to an opulent villa by the sea at Laurentum, a few miles south of Ostia. Just off the coast is a sunken wreck full of treasure which could be the answer to all their problems. But someone else is after the treasure, too. As the four children try to recover it, they solve the terrible mystery of Lupus's past.
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Review
"The Dolphins of Laurentum will delight your childrenżAn enjoyable and educational book" (Evening News (Norwich), 15 August 2003)
Lawrence's spirited characters, exciting plotlines and vivid evocation of life in Ancient Romeżare making this series hugely popular with children, parents and teachers alike. (Joanne Owen, Borders The Bookseller, 18 Apr 03)
"Packed with adventure and effortlessly deployed detail culled from Pliny and Juvenal, they are enjoyable entertainment" (Amanda Craig Independent on Sunday, 22 Jun 03)
"Roman Mysteries by Caroline Lawrence is a brilliant series packed with historical detail as seen through the eyes of four adventurous children. Lively characters, exciting plotlines and the vivid evocation of life in Ancient Rome makes this series hugely popular with children, parents and teachers." (Borders Summer Magazine, Summer 2003)
"Ditch those old famous five books (yes, I loved them too) and read this far superior version instead." (Bournemouth Daily Echo, 27 September 2003)
Book Description
The fifth Roman Mystery is packed with exciting underwater action - and mixed fortunes for Lupus.
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- PublisherPerfection Learning
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 0756965381
- ISBN 13 9780756965389
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages161
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