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The Roman Quests
Series · 4 books · 2016-2018

Books in series

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Escape from Rome

2016

First in a brand new historical adventure series from million copy selling Caroline Lawrence, set in Roman Britain during the reign of the evil Emperor Domitian. The year is AD 94. When the evil Emperor Domitian sends soldiers to seize his family's home in the middle of the night, Juba must escape with his brother and sisters, and journey to distant Britannia on the edge of the known world. His task: To avoid capture and death. His quest: To find a safe haven in Britain. His destiny: To save the children.
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The Archers of Isca

2016

Second in a new historical adventure series from million copy selling Caroline Lawrence, set in Roman Britain during the reign of the evil Emperor Domitian. Britannia AD 94. On the run from the Emperor Domitian, 15-year-old Fronto has joined the Roman army in order to find security and structure. But when his younger sister Ursula is captured by a Druid called Snakebeard he must decide whether or not to leave the army. For desertion is punishable by death. His desire: To become a good soldier His quest: To rescue his sister His destiny: To find his place in Roman Britain
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Death in the Arena

2017

Third in a new historical adventure series from million copy selling Caroline Lawrence, set in Roman Britain during the reign of the evil Emperor Domitian. Eleven-year-old Ursula is happily learning to be a Druid in the woods of Britannia. But then she is asked to go on a quest to find a boy who was abducted as a baby. Will her mystical training equip her for life on the road - with a troupe of Roman pantomime dancers and beast hunters? Her task: to adapt to life in the arena Her quest: to find the boy everyone is seeking Her destiny: to protect children and animals From the bestselling author of THE ROMAN MYSTERIES, perfect for children studying at Key Stage 2.
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Return to Rome

2018

Fourth in a new historical adventure series from million copy selling Caroline Lawrence, set in Roman Britain during the reign of the evil Emperor Domitian. Britania. On the furthest frontier of the Roman Empire. A land of druids and barbarians. AD 96, British orphan Bouda has been helping Juba and his sister hide from the Roman Emperor in Britania for nearly two years. When they discover information that could destroy the Emperor, Bouda agrees to return to Rome with the siblings. But is it ever right to kill a tyrant?

Author

Caroline Lawrence
Caroline Lawrence
Author · 37 books

Caroline Lawrence 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 teaches Latin, Greek, Hebrew, Art and French to children. Series: * Roman Mysteries Western Mysteries

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