# The Roman Mysteries: The Beggar of Volubilis

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- Authors: [Caroline Lawrence](https://www.bookquiver.com/caroline-lawrence), [Nigel Anthony](https://www.bookquiver.com/nigel-anthony)
- Publisher: orion_children_s_books
- Medium: ebook
- ISBN: 978-14-4400-364-2
- Published: 2010-12-09
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: E-book

## Description

Flavia and her friends are on a quest for the Emperor Titus - to steal a valuable gemstone known as 'Nero's Eye'. The Delphic Oracle prophesied that whoever owns the gem will rule Rome - so Titus is determined to claim it for himself. Their travels take them across the Roman province of Mauretania, from Sabratha (in modern Libya) to Volubilis (Morocco). As they travel on a caravan across the desert they encounter slave-traders, pantomime actors and a wild animal stampede. The detectives must consider another quest: what has happened to Uncle Gaius? Meanwhile, Flavia faces some tough decisions about her future.