The Secrets of Vesuvius (The Roman Mysteries)

Its the summer of AD 79, and Flavia Gemina the sea captains daughter and her friends Jonathan the Jewish boy, Nubia the African slave-girl and Lupus the homeless beggar-boy set sail for the Bay of Naples, to stay with Flavias uncle near Pompeii.They are soon absorbing in trying to solve a riddle that may lead to treasure. But then tragedy strikes - Mount Vesuvius erupts and the children are fleeing for their lives, in one of the worst natural disasters ever recorded.Not just a mystery - an absolutely thrilling action adventure that makes you feel you were there

Author: Caroline Lawrence

Language: English

Binding: Paperback

Pages: 224

Publisher: Orion Childrens

Publication Date: 2002-07-01