Lawrence, Caroline.

The twelve tasks of Flavia Gemina / Caroline Lawrence. - 213, 3 unnumbered pages : maps ; 20 cm. - The Roman mysteries ; bk. VI . - Lawrence, Caroline. Roman mysteries ; bk. 6. .

Originally published in 2003. Reissued in 2012 by Orion Children's Books.

When a Roman widow shows unusual interest in Flavia's father, Flavia decides to discover Cartila's true motives by performing twelve tasks, just like the Greek hero Hercules. The festival of Saturnalia leads to wild behaviour and serious puzzle-solving in the sixth adventure of the bestselling series, The Roman Mysteries.

Grade School


Text in English

1596430125 9781842550250 (pbk)

2003027798


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Sex role--Juvenile fiction.
Detective and mystery stories.
Children's stories.


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Ostia (Extinct city) -- Juvenile fiction.
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PZ7.L425 / Twe 2003

808.899282 L435 2015