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In the fourth installment of the Roman Mysteries series, Flavia and Nubia accompany Jonathan on a journey to ancient Rome. Their adventure leads them into Nero’s opulent Golden House, where they uncover clues to a dangerous assassin. Set against the backdrop of historic Roman society, the novel intertwines youthful curiosity with a traditional mystery format, engaging readers with both intrigue and historical detail.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Caroline Lawrence
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