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In the eighth installment of The Roman Mysteries, the trio of siblings—Flavia, Nubia, and Lupus—journey to Rome to witness the Colosseum Games. Their mission is to find out if their friend Jonathan is still alive. Once there, they must navigate a perilous landscape of wild beasts, ruthless criminals, and political conspirators, all while facing the brutality of gladiatorial combat. Throughout the adventure, Nubia is confronted with a difficult choice that will test her resolve and loyalty to her friends.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Caroline Lawrence
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