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The Dolphins of Laurentum: The Roman Mysteries, Book IV

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The Dolphins of Laurentum finds Flavia and her father in a tight spot. Marcus Flavius Geminus' ship has sunk and he is the sole survivor having lost his cargo in which he put all of his money. Stumbling into his house, half-dead, Marcus is tended by Doctor Mordecai; but scarcely has the healing begun when two bankers demand full payment on a loan made to Marcus. As a result, it looks like Geminus family will loose their house in Ostia. But is someone manipulating the bankers? And why the sudden need for funds?

Enter Pliny the Younger who takes the pressure off the imminent eviction by offering Marcus, the four children, Aristo and Miriam the villa of his uncle at Laurentum until things can be sorted out. Add to the mix an appearance by the slave dealer Verminaclius, a sunken ship with treasure inside and Pliny the Younger falling in love with Miriam and you have a remarkable addition to the Roman Mysteries series.

Once again, Caroline Lawrence demonstrates she is a marvelous story-teller and her remarkable ability to bring ancient Rome to life. As the Roman Mysteries series continues the story develops in some interesting and unexpected directions that keep the reading enthralled.

this book is a great book for everyone who reads it. Personally, i luv this book. i've always like the character of lupus through the entire books series and i realluy like them all. the dolphins of larentums will tell you about lupus' past and it will be much easier to understand wt happpens after you also read the colossus of rhodes.

This is a great book and I think everyone should read it! You discover Lupus past and this story is so good I could not stop reading it. No matter what anyone says,READ THIS BOOK! Also read the other series of these books,you will love them. These are my favorite books!

Why does Lupus have no tongue? Why did he almost kill Venelicius? What are spongesticks used for? Those questions are aswered in the 4th book of the Roman Mysteries!!!

I really liked this book! It is funny, has dolphins in it, answers questions, has good characters, and is a little predictable. I like books that when you guess - you are right =0)

(written by a 9yr old girl)

Flavia Gemina, hasn't heard of her father for four months. He is a sea captain and the last time she saw him was when he headed west on his spice ship. So Flavia is rather shocked when a mute and old-looking man ends up on her doorstep, happening to be her father. Moments of shock pass, and Flavia learns that she is about to lose everything that she owns. Running away with her three friends, Flavia finds herself on a beach, where treasure seemingly lies. This was a memorable and interesting new and good book to this fantastic series.

Personally, I THOUGHT Caroline Lawrence's books were good, until I read this one! I found the plot confusing and she could NOT tie all the loose knots of this story together. Personally, after this boring I am saying "GOODBYE" to this series. This book does not weigh in with the other classics in the series. Boom goes the dynamite!