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The Slave-girl from Jerusalem: Roman Mysteries 13 (The Roman Mysteries) | 
 enlarge | Author: Caroline Lawrence
Publisher: Orion Childrens
Category: Book
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Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 78385
Media: Paperback
Pages: 240
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 5.2 x 1.2
ISBN: 1842551884
EAN: 9781842551882
ASIN: 1842551884
Publication Date: April 2, 2007
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Flaccus is Back-us March 29, 2008
E. Moore (Cumbria,Uk.)
Wow! After hearing that Caroline Lawrence had churned out yet another book, I snapped it up, rushing at the start of the book as I heard rumours of marriage proposals in The Beggar of Volubilis. Now, I wish I hadn't rushed! Jonathan's heavily pregnant sister Miriam arrives at Flavia's house with a mystery for them. Someone is accusing her friend Hephzibah of faking her freedom after her master dies. Later on in the book, Hepzhibah is accused of a few counts of murder by the same man. Pliny the Second arrives to defend Hephzibah, but when he brings bad news to Flavia that he can't make it to the hearing, Flavia calls upon Gaius Valerus Flaccus, AKA Floppy. You know, from the Colossus of Rhodes? The relationship between the two is VERY interesting and it is worth buying the book just for that if your a romantic at heart. Highly recommended but you must read the previous books to fully understand!
Now comparing to Ngaio March May 13, 2007
Richard Campbell (Alexandria, Virginia United States)
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
I had just finished reading one of Ngaio Marsh's later mysteries when I picked up "Slave Girl from Jerusalem". The plot and characterizations beg comparison, I think are more intriguing and in the end more satisfying. What I have found to be essential to all Ms. Lawrence's stories are a very frank and matter of fact look at the world that surrounds the characters and how they relate to it, rather more like Grimm's fairy tales or Beatrix Potter (where "Mr. Rabbit was put in a stew").
The entire series appeals to me as an adult, but I recommend it to all levels of school age kids as well.
Thrillinggg April 20, 2007
Yusra (Toronto, Canada)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Set in the heart of the courtrooms of Rome's port of Ostia, this is an enhancing book that will keep any reader hooked till the end. A unique plot with an amazing storyline, this is by far one of the most thrilling books I have ever read. With surprising twists and new faces, this is one of a kind book.
Mariam's childhood friend, Hephzibah, is stuck in a situation where only someone who knows Roman law inside out can save her. But when Pliny, her original lawyer drops her case, who will take on a case of a slave girl with a troubled past? Especially when she is accused of three murders? Piece by piece, the evidence comes into light... but is she really innocent? or is she just another greedy slavegirl who would do anything to inherit her master's wealth?
Crime Room Drama from Ancient Rome March 30, 2007
roo_rules_da_school
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
Straight from the intricusies of ancient Roman culture comes the new childrens novel by Caroline Lawrence.
It follows the four friends as they attempt to prove the innocence of one of Miriam#s childhood friends.
The new element of a trial has been added to enhance the drama of ancient times, not only adding to our knowledge of customs and traditions but also enriching the storyline and characters.
As usual, new faces appear and old friends return, yet the plot is as original as ever.
I found this book very hard to put down, every time you think the mystery is drawing to a lose, a new piece of evidence comes to light. The book is woven with murder, betrayal and love, which makes it immpossble to stop.
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