Slave Girl From Jerusalem ( Roman Mysteries #13)

Description

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 ...

Promotion info

Part of an exciting publishing programme in 2007 which sees a new Roman Mysteries book published every month from Feb-Oct. Unprecedented growth in 2006 has resulted in sales that now exceed 900,000 copies. No other comparable series exists, and we now have 16 novels planned in addition to exciting spin-offs and tie-ins. Full of authentic detail, bringing the sights and sounds of ancient Rome to life. The series is the inspiration for the prime time BBC TV series.

Author description

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 now lives in London with her English husband and regularly travels for research and to meet the Roman Mysteries' readers.