Published by Orion Children's Books 2006-2007, London, 2006
First Edition Signed
Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. None (illustrator). First edition. A wonderful signed pair of ancient Roman children's books by Caroline Lawrence, including a very scarce copy of 'The Code of Romulus'. Signed by the author alongside an inscribed quote to each work's title pages.The first edition, first impressions of these works.Both of these books are instalment from the author's 'Roman Mysteries' series, which centre on the adventures of a girl called Flavia and her three friends.'The Sirens of Surrentum' takes place in June 80 AD, where the group searches for the culprit of a famous murder at the Villa Limona. With the original unclipped dust wrapper.'The Code of Romulus' is a very scarce novella published to celebrate the 10th anniversary of World Book Day, taking place in Ostia in November 79 AD, centring on a theft at a bakery. In the original paperback. 'Sirens of Surrentum' in the original cloth binding, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. 'Code of Romulus' in the original paperback. Externally, excellent, with minor shelf wear only. Dust wrapper is also excellent, with minor shelf wear. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Fine. signed by author. book.