About This Book
Trimalchio's Feast and other mini-mysteries is a collection of short, engaging detective stories featuring the beloved characters from Caroline Lawrence's bestselling Roman Mysteries series. Aimed at readers aged 8-12, these tales delve into incidents alluded to in the longer novels, providing additional depth and excitement. Each mini-mystery is a self-contained puzzle, full of historical detail, suspense, and the vibrant atmosphere of ancient Rome. The author includes exclusive notes, offering valuable background on the inspiration and historical relevance of each story, making it both entertaining and educational. It's an excellent choice for young readers who enjoy historical fiction, mysteries, and quick, satisfying reads.
Between writing her bestselling novels, Caroline Lawrence has penned several short stories, covering incidents alluded to in the novels, but not dramatised at length. This book brings together mini-mysteries to provide even more coverage of events in the lives of our four detectives during the dangerous, exciting reign of Emperor Titus. Each of these short and sharp stories is as compelling and exciting as the novels, full of the sights and sounds of ancient Rome. Caroline Lawrence has written exclusive notes on each story, providing background on the inspiration and relevance to the series.
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Discussion Prompts
1
What historical details did you notice in these stories? How do they make ancient Rome feel real?
2
Which detective's approach to solving mysteries do you find most interesting, and why?
3
How do the characters use clues and critical thinking to solve each mystery? Can you think of a time you had to solve a puzzle?
4
What was the most surprising twist in any of the mini-mysteries?
5
If you could visit ancient Rome, what would you want to see or do first?
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