Caroline Lawrence Books

The fourth and final book in the new historical adventure series from million copy selling Caroline Lawrence, set in Roman Britain during the reign of the evil Emperor Domitian.

In this engaging tale, P.K. Pinkerton navigates the challenges of being a young detective in a Wild West setting. With a focus on uncovering truths and delivering justice, the story showcases P.K.'s cleverness and resourcefulness as he faces dangerous adversaries known as the Deadly Desperados. The narrative blends adventure and mystery, highlighting the importance of bravery and intellect in solving crimes, while also providing a unique glimpse into the historical context of the American frontier.

The final Roman Mystery begins with the emperor's death! Discovering whether it was natural or murder is the ultimate mystery for Flavia and her detective friends.

More adventure and hilarity in ancient Roman times in this the fourth book of the series, as Threptus the former beggar boy helps his mentor the soothsayer 'read the omens' for a wealthy patron.

The second thrilling adventure in a new historical series from million-copy- selling Caroline Lawrence, set in Roman Britain during the reign of the evil Emperor Domitian.

Flavia and her friends are on a quest for the Emperor Titus - to steal a valuable gemstone known as 'Nero's Eye'. The Delphic Oracle prophesied that whoever owns the gem will rule Rome - so Titus is determined to claim it for himself. Their travels take them across the Roman province of Mauretania, from Sabratha (in modern Libya) to Volubilis (Morocco). As they travel on a caravan across the desert they encounter slave-traders, pantomime actors and a wild animal stampede. The detectives must consider another quest: what has happened to Uncle Gaius? Meanwhile, Flavia faces some tough decisions about her future.

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

This volume includes three novels in their entirety. In The Assassins of Rome , Jonathan has disappeared on a secret quest to Rome. In attempting to locate him, his friends must enter Nero's Golden House, and find an assassin. The Dolphins of Laurentum involves a a sunken wreck full of treasure which seems to be the answer to the four detectives' woes. But someone else seeks the bounty—someone with a sinister connection to Lupus's past. And in the final story, in order to save her father from a terrible fate, Flavia must perform 12 tasks—just like the Greek hero Hercules, in The Twelve Tasks of Flavia Gemina .

Explore the captivating tales of ancient Greek gods and goddesses, delving into their complex relationships, heroic deeds, and moral lessons. Discover how these timeless myths continue to resonate in modern culture, illustrating themes of love, power, and fate. Through engaging narratives, readers will gain insight into the significance of these deities and their enduring influence on art, literature, and philosophy throughout history.

An extension of The Roman Mysteries brand, featuring an irresistible new hero, Threptus, who helps solve the mystery of a house haunted by a demon!

From Morocco to Libya, from Ostia to Surrentum—Caroline Lawrence has traveled widely to give the Roman Mysteries unrivaled authenticity among historical novels. Her research trips have yielded a dazzling array of insights that allow Caroline to vividly reimagine the ancient world and to bring her characters and stories to life. This book gathers together anecdotes, factual information, and advice for children and their families looking to explore exotic locations, as well as offering compelling background to the real world behind the bestselling Roman Mysteries novels.

While visiting Rome, Flavia, Jonathan, Nubia, and Lupus help an orphaned friend find a job in a stable at the Circus Maximus and become embroiled in an intrigue surrounding a high-stakes chariot race. Together with Scopos, a young charioteer from Delphi, the young friends infiltrate rival facing factions to discover who stole a famous racehorse. Includes brief factual information about chariot racing in Rome. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary

The Thieves of Ostia The theft of her father's signet ring leads Flavia Gemina to three extraordinary people—Jonathan the Jewish boy, Nubia the African slave-girl, and Lupus, the mute beggar boy — who become her friends and partners in solving the first of many mysteries. Will they discover who is killing the dogs of Ostia, and why? The Secrets of Vesuvius Flavia is spending the summer with her uncle who lives near Pompeii. She and her friends are absorbed in trying to solve a riddle that may lead to a great treasure. Then Mount Vesuvius erupts and the four children find themselves in desperate danger. The Pirates of Pompeii Following the volcano's eruption, hundreds of refugees from the cities of Vesuvius try to come to terms with disaster. When children begin to go missing from the camp, Flavia Gemina and her friends investigate a powerful and charismatic man known as the Patron and come face to face with pirates, slave-dealers, and death. About The Caroline Lawrence is the author of the Roman Mysteries, which have been turned into a television series for BBC.

Secrets, thrills and action - the young detectives are on the case in this exciting collection of short stories from the world of The Roman Mysteries.

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

Threptus angers the gods, by eating a cake meant as an offering, in the second of The Roman Mystery Scrolls - a major new extension of the bestselling The Roman Mysteries brand.

Third in a new historical adventure series from million-copy-selling Caroline Lawrence, set in Roman Britain during the reign of the evil Emperor Domitian.

Mystery and adventure for four young detectives in Ancient Roman times..It seems that Flavia's tutor, Aristo, has committed a terrible crime - attempting to murder Flavia's own father. When Aristo escapes, Flavia and her friends give chase, but they aren't the only ones on Aristo's trail. Who else is after the young tutor? And what made him want to kill?

A desperate quest begins in the port of site of the great lighthouse, the famous Library, and the tomb of Alexander the Great.Codes, riddles, anagrams and hieroglyphics lead the young detectives down the river Nile to pyramids and sphinxes, temples and tombs, crocodiles and hippos. But what lies at the end of the journey? Treasure? Or death?

Set in the ancient town of Pompeii, the story revolves around Amarantus and his community as they navigate a year filled with vibrant experiences, including friendships, weddings, and even bar fights. The narrative blends imaginative storytelling with historical insights, brought to life through the collaboration of talented authors and experts. Readers will witness the impact of significant events like elections and earthquakes on the lives of the townspeople, creating a vivid portrayal of daily life in Pompeii.

In the second in this adventure series, Virginia City's newest detective, P.K. Pinkerton, takes on his first case - finding the killer of a murdered girl before he strikes again!

Packed with hilarious historical detail, the third in this series follows the fortunes of Threptus, the former beggar boy, as he struggles to avert the disaster threatened by the thunder omen!

Mystery and adventure for four young detectives in ancient Roman times, August, AD 80. In Rome, Emperor Titus has announced a hundred days of games to celebrate the opening of the new amphitheatre. Flavia, Nubia and Lupus organize an invitation to attend--but their real mission in Rome is to find Jonathan. Their search leads them to the heart of the games where they encounter criminals and conspirators, wild beasts--and gladiators!

In 80 A.D., ten-year-old Roman sleuth Flavia and her friends sail from Corinth to Rhodes to try to stop a mysterious man who is kidnapping children and selling them into slavery.

Jonathan goes on a secret quest to Rome, and Flavia, Nubia and Lupus set out to find him. Their dangerous mission takes them to the Golden House of Nero where a deadly assassin is rumoured to be at work - and they learn what happened to Jonathan's family during the terrible destruction of Jerusalem nine years earlier.

In the sixteenth Roman Mystery, Flavia and her friends are hotly pursued by Emperor Titus as they embark on a quest to find some kidnapped children.

After a harrowing adventure, Alex and Dinu are determined to avoid time travel at all costs. However, their resolve is tested when they encounter new challenges that threaten their world. As they navigate complex timelines and face unforeseen consequences of their past actions, they must confront their fears and make difficult choices. The story explores themes of friendship, responsibility, and the impact of choices across time, leading to a gripping journey filled with suspense and moral dilemmas.

Jonathan's father, Doctor Mordecai, is summoned to Rome to help the plague victims. The four young detectives are wanted too, as the Emperor Titus believes that they can find the mysterious enemy who seeks Rome's destruction. Can the friends prevent disaster? And what is Jonathan's secret mission?

Eleven-year-old Flavia and her friends Jonathan, Lupus, and Nubia are invited to visit Pulchra, who asks them to uncover who is trying to poison her mother.

The first in a brand new historical adventure series from million-copy-selling Caroline Lawrence, set in Roman Britain during the reign of the evil Emperor Domitian.

At a refugee camp following the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius which buried Pompeii, Flavia and her friends discover that children are disappearing and a very powerful citizen might be involved.

From the million-copy-selling author of The Roman Mysteries comes a nail- biting time-travel adventure in Roman London - where past meets present. Billionaire Solomon Daisy is obsessed with the skeleton of a blue-eyed girl from Roman London.

It's the summer of AD 79 and Flavia Gemina and her friends, Jonathan, Nubia and Lupus, set sail for the Bay of Naples where they are going to stay with Flavia's uncle near Pompeii. Once they arrive, they are soon absorbed in a quest to solve a riddle that may lead to treasure. But then tragedy strikes: Mount Vesuvius erupts and the friends must flee for their lives!Not just a mystery - this is an absolutely thrilling action adventure that brings history to life!

When a Roman widow shows unusual interest in Flavia's father, Flavia decides to discover Cartila's true motives by performing twelve tasks, just like the Greek hero Hercules.

From the author of the bestselling Roman Mysteries, a new series set in the Wild West, packed with danger and deadly desperados at every turn!

A brilliant new mini-mystery for only £1, published to celebrate the 10th anniversary of World Book Day.

Full of the sights and sounds of ancient Rome, each of the stories in this thrilling collection brings to life events from the lives of Flavia, Jonathan, Nubia, and Lupus that were alluded to in previous volumes of the Roman Mysteries series. Set during the dangerous, exciting reign of Emperor Titus, these stories are accompanied by notes that provide background on their inspiration and relevance to rest of the series.

The first in Caroline Lawrence's internationally bestselling Roman Mysteries series, re-issued with a fantastic new cover look. Flavia Gemina is a natural at solving mysteries. The daughter of a ship's captain living in Ostia, the port of Rome, in AD79, she and her three friends, Jonathan, a Jewish boy (and secretly a Christian); Nubia, an African slave girl; and Lupus, a mute beggar boy, must work together to discover who is beheading the watchdogs that guard people's homes, and why. A talented storyteller, Caroline Lawrence has created a delightfully readable and accessible series that children will want to read time and time again.

A retelling of Aesop's Fables, illustrated by Robert Ingpen.

Rom, 80 n. Chr.: In der Stadt tobt die Pest. Schon wird getuschelt, der Himmel strafe Kaiser Titus für die Zerstörung Jerusalems, und tatsächlich peinigt Titus ein rätselhafter Traum vom Untergang Roms. Was ist dran an den Omen? Flavia und ihre Freunde stellen Nachforschungen an. Versucht da jemand, die Situation auszunutzen und Titus zu stürzen?

Ein spannendes Abenteuer aus dem römischen Reich für Jungen und Mädchen ab 10 Jahren. Der zweite Band der „Roman Quest“-Reihe von Caroline Lawrence entführt junge Leser in die aufregende Zeit des römischen Kaisers Domitian. Im Jahr 94 nach Christus versteckt sich der 14-jährige Fronto, um sich vor dem mächtigen Kaiser zu schützen. Er tritt unter falschem Namen in die römische Armee ein, doch als er erfährt, dass seine kleine Schwester Ursula von Druiden entführt wurde, steht er vor einer folgenschweren Entscheidung: Soll er die Armee verlassen, um sie zu retten? Fronto ist sich der strengen römischen Gesetze bewusst, die Deserteuren die Todesstrafe androhen. Die Geschichte bietet kurze Kapitel, überraschende Wendungen und atemlose Spannung, perfekt für junge Abenteurer. Historisches Wissen wird auf fesselnde Weise vermittelt, und es gibt ein Quiz bei Antolin zur zusätzlichen Motivation. „Roman Quest – Im Bann der Druiden“ ist ein aufregendes, geheimnisvolles und lehrreiches Geschenk für abenteuerlustige Jungen und Mädchen. Die Reihe umfasst mehrere Bände, die die Leser durch verschiedene spannende Abenteuer im antiken Rom führen.

Ein spannendes Abenteuer aus dem römischen Reich für Jungen und Mädchen ab 10 Jahren, das die Leser in die aufregende Zeit des römischen Kaisers Domitian entführt. Die Geschichte bietet fesselnde Lektüre für junge Abenteurer und macht Geschichte spannend wie einen Krimi. Im Jahr 96 nach Christus verstecken sich die Geschwister Juba, Fronto und Ursula in Britannien vor dem mächtigen Kaiser. Doch die Häscher des Kaisers sind ihnen auf den Fersen. Als sie entdeckt werden, bleibt nur die Flucht. Gemeinsam mit dem Waisenmädchen Bouda begeben sie sich auf eine gefährliche Reise zurück in ihre Heimat, bis ins Herz der Stadt Rom, wo das Schicksal ihrer Familie entschieden wird. Mit kurzen Kapiteln, überraschenden Wendungen und atemloser Spannung sorgt die Geschichte für pures Lesevergnügen. Zudem gibt es ein Quiz bei Antolin, das zusätzliche Motivation bietet. „Roman Quest – Entscheidung in Rom“ ist das perfekte Geschenk für abenteuerlustige Jungen und Mädchen und vermittelt auf spannende, geheimnisvolle und lehrreiche Weise historische Kenntnisse. Die Reihe umfasst mehrere Bände, die weitere aufregende Abenteuer versprechen.

Schurkenstücke und rätselhafte Kriminalfälle im Alten Rom - aufregende Abenteuer sind ganz nach dem Geschmack der Kapitänstochter Flavia und ihrer Freunde Jonathan, Nubia und Lupus. Die Vier für Rom kommen so manchem Geheimnis auf die Spur. In Pompeji begegnen die Vier für Rom dem geheimnisvollen Schmied Vulkan. Welches Rätsel umgibt seine Herkunft? Während die Freunde Nachforschungen anstellen, erschüttert ein Beben die Erde: Der Vesuv spuckt Feuer!

Rom-Mysteries: Spannend, packend, mitreißend Wir schreiben das Jahr 79 nach Christus. Die Freunde Flavia, Jonathan, Nubia und Lupus sind unzertrennlich. Zusammen lösen sie mysteriöse Kriminalfälle und erleben aufregende Abenteuer – im Auftrag der Wölfin, der Schutzherrin über die Ewige Stadt, Rom.

Ein spannendes Abenteuer aus dem römischen Reich für Jungen und Mädchen ab 10 Jahren. Der dritte Band der „Roman Quest“-Reihe von Caroline Lawrence entführt junge Leser in die aufregende Zeit des römischen Kaisers Domitian. Im Jahr 95 nach Christus sind die Geschwister Juba, Fronto und Ursula auf der Flucht, da ihre Familie fälschlicherweise des Verrats beschuldigt wird. In Britannien erfahren sie von einem gewissen Jonathan ben Mordecai, der ihnen im Kampf gegen den mächtigen Kaiser helfen könnte. Doch sein Aufenthaltsort bleibt ein Rätsel. Um ihn zu finden, schließen sich die Geschwister einer fahrenden Schaustellertruppe an und treten in Amphitheatern vor jubelndem Publikum auf. Dabei müssen sie sich unerwarteten Gefahren in der Arena stellen. Die kurzen Kapitel und überraschenden Wendungen sorgen für atemberaubende Spannung. Zusätzlich motiviert ein Quiz bei Antolin die Leser. Dieses fesselnde Kinderbuch bietet nicht nur ein aufregendes Abenteuer, sondern vermittelt auch historisches Wissen auf spannende Weise. „Roman Quest – Gefahr in der Arena“ ist das ideale Geschenk für abenteuerlustige Jungen und Mädchen, die sich für die römische Geschichte interessieren. Caroline Lawrence ist bekannt für ihre fesselnden Geschichten, die auch als BBC-Verfilmung großen Erfolg hatten.

Walt el Navajas, jefe del crimen de Virginia City, ha muerto. Un montón de pistoleros se matan entre ellos -literalmente- por ocupar su lugar. En este clima enrarecido, P.K. Pinkerton ("Pinky"), un joven muy especial de 12 años, se establece como detective. Su primer caso llega una criada, Martha, ha visto cómo asesinan a su señora, y teme por su vida porque sabe que el asesino también la ha visto a ella. Tras dar a Pinky una pista muy críptica, Martha desaparece. Él tiene muy poco tiempo para solucionar el caso... antes de ser acusado del crimen y acabar en la horca.

Die Freunde Flavia, Nubia und Lupus feiern Jonathans Geburtstag, als ein römischer Magistrat eine beunruhigende Nachricht überbringt: Ein Schwerverbrecher ist auf dem Weg zu Jonathans Haus. Doch aus welchem Grund? Plötzlich steht Jonathan dem Mann gegenüber - und erfährt Unglaubliches: Eine mörderische Verschwörung gegen Kaiser Titus ist im Gange! Es bleibt nur wenig Zeit, den Anschlag zu vereiteln.

Šesté pokračování úspěšných britských dětských detektivek přiblíží život v antickém Římě! Píše se rok 79. Začínají zimní saturnálie, nejvýznamnější svátky v roce. Otroci požívají dočasné svobody, tresty a soudy se odkládají, v ostijském přístavu hoří ohně ve dne v noci. Flaviin otec, zotavený po nedávném ztroskotání, je okouzlený vdovou Cartiliou Poplicolou. Jeho dcerka Flavia však vdovu podezřívá, že zamilovanost předstírá a baží po otcově majetku. Jak jen se dobrat pravdy?