The Roman Mysteries #7: The Enemies of Jupiter

by Caroline Lawrence

Hardcover, 2005

Status

Available

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Fic Law

Barcode

2039

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Publication

Roaring Brook Press (2005), Edition: First Edition, Hardcover, 192 pages

Description

Jonathan and his friends are called to Rome by the emperor in the winter of 80 A.D. to find the new Prometheus believed to have brought an epidemic to the city, but Jonathan, obsessed with reuniting his parents, makes some unwise--and life-threatening--choices.

Language

Original publication date

2003

Physical description

192 p.; 8.68 inches

User reviews

LibraryThing member shsunon
Were the Gods angry? Why was an epidemic quotidian fever killing thousands in Rome? Emperor Titus calls Dr. Mordecia to Rome to heal the sick. Dr. Mordecia's son Jonathan and his three friends--Lupus, Flavia, and Nubia --accompany the Doctor to help solve this mystery. Their sleuthing takes them
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into dangerous situations. Jonathan's personal mission is to reunite his parents. The most fascinating qualities of this novel are the uses of Latin and Hebrew vocabulary, history, Roman mythology, and the detailed descriptions of daily Roman life. I consulted Aristo's Scroll (glossary) frequently throughout my reading.
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Pages

192

Rating

½ (29 ratings; 3.9)
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