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by Caroline Lawrence (Author)
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  • Paperback: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Orion Childrens (20 April 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1842552554
  • ISBN-13: 978-1842552551
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 13.6 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 209,211 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'a marvellous introduction to the favourite murder methods of Roman times... this book also offers an ingenious introduction to Epicureanisma and Stoicism plus reflections on what constitutes a happy marriage and the true meaning of bravery.' (Angela Kiverstein JEWISH CHRONICLE )

'the 11th title in Caroline Lawrence's excellent series... in this one Lawrence emphasises the much narrower divide between childhood and adulthood that pertained in the Roman period and the result is something much more sophisticated that a pure adventure or mystery novel... It's good to see a series developing and growing with its readers. (Michael Thorn TES )

'Lawrence's Roman Mysteries have humour, drama and tragedy and The Sirens of Surrentum is another emotional, action-packed tale to delight her legions of fans.' (BRIDLINGTON TODAY )

'It is very exciting and I couldn't put it down... I can't wait for the next books.' (Flora Murray (age 9) JOURNAL OF CLASSICS TEACHING )

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Summer AD 80. Flavia and her friends receive an invitation to stay at the luxurious Villa Limona in Surrentum, where their friend Pulchra has a mystery she desperately wants them to solve. After a year of hardship and disasters, people are in cheerful spirits - there is even talk of love and romance. But it seems one of the guests has murder in mind. Can Flavia and her friends track down the would-be poisoner before it's too late?

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5.0 out of 5 stars She's done it again, 1 April 2006
So you've read the rest of the books, watched as Flavia is fed to the crocodiles in the coliseum, laughed at Tigris's untimely bladder problem and cried as well loved charcters meet there end.
But now comes the next instalment, how could it possibly live up the the action packed chase of Fugitive or the wish-ful suspense of assasins? I can't tell you how, but it manages it, and it does it brilliantly.

All emotions are thrown in as the four friends are sent back to the fateful Villa Limona where 7 guests are residing. 3 hanndsome men, 3 beautiful women and 1 boy that we've been waiting for since "Tasks".

Caroline Lawrence has added yet another amazng book to her cult series "Roman Mysteries" and I for one will be re-reading my set until "Charioteer" comes out in around 6 months time.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Laughter, Love, and Lessons Learned, 13 May 2008
This review is from: The Sirens of Surrentum (Roman Mysteries) (Hardcover)
When it comes to accurate historical detail and convincing depiction of ancient Roman society, author Caroline Lawrence knows whereof she writes. Before becoming a children's book author, Caroline Lawrence was a student of Classics at Berkeley and later at Cambridge, as well as a teacher of Latin at a small London primary school.

I am a librarian by profession and have read all of the books in Caroline Lawrence's Roman Mysteries series. The Sirens of Surrentum is one of her best. The protagonist of the story, Flavia Gemina, is about to celebrate her 11th birthday and is just one year away from being of marriageable age (!) by ancient Roman custom. Readers around the same age as Flavia (perhaps age 10 and older being the best age level for the younger readers of this book) will laugh at the foolishness of boys, as well as learn the valuable life-lesson that one can be too young for love.

There is delicious danger in the story, as we follow the young adventurers to the villa of a famous poisoner in their quest to solve the mystery. And, as with all of Caroline Lawrence's books, we learn a few fascinating facts of Roman history and culture along the way, such as the story related by the Roman philosopher Seneca about the German barbarian who killed himself with a sponge-stick (an object customarily employed for more mundane purposes).

Wittily written, NEVER condescending to young readers, and an absolute delight even for adult enthusiasts of stories set in ancient Rome and its environs, The Sirens of Surrentum is a gem from start to finish!
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A very interesting book..........., 31 Mar 2006
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When I read the first line of this book, my first impression was that it is about **** (which was right)...... When Flavia, Nubia, Jonathan and Lupus arrive at the Villa Limona, they meet Floppy *Flaccus* and two other bachelors. There are also three widows:Voluptua, Annia Serena, and Cludia. Voluptua makes a surprise visit with a panther!!! But with the beauties, come a dark side. Polla (Felix' wife) has been poisoned and the four friends are here to solve the mystery. Will Flavia's love for Felix end or will thety start a new relationship? Will the three bachelors fall in love with the three widows? And what haqppens when Flavia's bethrothed shows up? Who will fall in love with who and who is trying to poison Polla? Read the book and Find out! I really enjoyed reading this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another Masterpiece
This book fits together like a jigsaw puzzle. Perfectly. There's no pices missing and that is what makes a perfect story.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant ! ! !
This book was totally brilliant! i have read all of the roman mysteries and enjoyed them all, but i thought that this was the best. Read more
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The roman mysteries series is good so far, and the start of The Sirens is good too but, it turns a bit sleazy towards the end. Read more
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2.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as the others
The Roman mysteries series are absoloutly tremendous for young readers. Unfortuantly the Sirens of Surrentum isn't quite as good as the others. Read more
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