The Slave-Girl from Jerusalem: Book 13 (Roman) - Hardcover

Lawrence, Caroline

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1842551884 ISBN 13: 9781842551882

Publisher: Orion Children's Books, 2007

Synopsis

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 ...

About this title

Review:

'enthralling... will have readers riveted to the last.' (Joy Dye (WS Milton Keynes) WATERSTONE'S BOOKS QUARTERLY)

'always like to punt this rewarding series for older readers.' (Justine Crow FAMILIES SOUTH-EAST)

I enjoyed this book...the author brings it (the Roman justice system) vividly to life and has us on the edges of our seats. (Elizabeth Hawksley HISTORICAL NOVELS REVIEW)

Book Description:

An 'innocent or guilty' dilemma lies at the heart of the thirteenth thrilling adventure in the bestselling series.

About this edition

• Publisher: Orion Children's Books
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1842551884
• ISBN 13: 9781842551882
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240