Book Overview
Hylas is a young Greek slave in the household of Caius Pomponius, a Roman Senator involved in political schemes. When the senator is found mysteriously murdered, the household slaves (including Hylas... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1883937434
ISBN13:9781883937430
Release Date:May 1999
Publisher:Bethlehem Books
Length:165 Pages
Weight:0.59 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.6" x 8.5"
Age Range:14 to 17 years
Grade Range:Grades 9 to 12
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
exciting Roman mystery
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
As homeschoolers, we loved this book. It went along with our study of Ancient Rome - but would be exciting for anyone who likes historical novels and mysteries. The sequel, Beyond the Desert Gate, is also great!
Best Book!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
This was a very good book. Sometimes a bit of a slow read, but such and intriguing murder story set in anciet Rome you won't even think to put the book down! Great for everyone!
The most riveting modern historical fiction out there!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Part Agatha Christie, part Eloise McGraw ... this book totally blew me away! Mary Ray is terrific, practically creating a whole new genre of books - children's historical mysteries. The plot flows beautifully from one catastrophic event to another, creating a tale of incredible skill and baffling turns.Not much has been written in the Ancient-Roman category anyway, and this book is made even more unique by its point of view - that of a slave. It exposes the so-called 'glamour' of Rome to be merely a circle of cruelty and struggle. This book is not for the very young, but discerning readers 12 & up will find this book absolutely wonderful. I can't endorse it too strongly!
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