A unique concept that is proving immensely popular with children Authentic detail and great storytelling Series sold in 17 territories already Great for schools - the Romans are Key Stages 1 and 2 Inspiration for the prime time BBC TV series Over 900,000 copies of the series sold in the UK alone

"Word of mouth recommendations, and school visits by the author, who describes such fascinating props as the sponge on a stick that the Romans used to wipe their bottoms, have made Caroline Lawrence's Roman Mysteries into one of the success stories of the year. Her novels...are informed by her scholarly knowledge of the classics. Her latest and darkest is The Assassins of Rome." - Nicolette Jones The Sunday Times, 1 December 2002 "Word is spreading about Caroline Lawrence's Roman Mysteries set in ancient Italy. The author's classical and Hebrew scholarship underpins the lively, modern tone of the thrilling adventures of four young detectives." - Nicolette Jones The Sunday Times "...the latest in the exciting 'Roman Mysteries' series, which provide an extremely palatable and accurate introduction to ancient Rome...This series is ideal for anyone planning to take children on home to Rome or Pompeii" The Spectator, 14-21 December 2002 "Lawrence has succeeded in not only recreating the world of Ancient Rome, but has also written some really exciting, child-centred thriller stories...As the plot gathers we meet a whole cast of richly developed characters in a Roman world as vividly as if we were today. A really great read for any youngster with a taste for history." Northern Echo, 25 August 2003