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The series is a sequal to [[http://www.romanmysteries.com/author Caroline Lawrence's]] ''Literature/TheRomanMysteries'', however its target audience is somewhat younger. Caroline Lawerence is also the author of ''Literature/TheWesternMysteries''.
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The series is a sequal sequel to [[http://www.romanmysteries.com/author Caroline Lawrence's]] ''Literature/TheRomanMysteries'', however its target audience is somewhat younger. Caroline Lawerence is also the author of ''Literature/TheWesternMysteries''.
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* HistoricalDetectiveFiction: The books are set in a well researched depiction of TheRomanEmpire during the reign of [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domitian Domitian.]]
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* HistoricalDetectiveFiction: The books are set in a well researched depiction of TheRomanEmpire UsefulNotes/TheRomanEmpire during the reign of [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domitian Domitian.]]
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''The Roman Mystery Scrolls'' follow the adventures of Threptus, a poor orphan living in the time of TheRomanEmpire. The character was introduced in the final book of ''Literature/TheRomanMysteries'', where he is inspired by the character Lupus's RagsToRiches success and good works to learn to read, write and lead a life helping other people. Threptus gives up begging and become apprentice Floridius, a self-proclaimed soothsayer of dubious honesty. With the help of his unlikely mentor, he finds himself struggling to outwit the law and solve mysteries.
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''The Roman Mystery Scrolls'' follow the adventures of Threptus, a poor orphan living in the time of TheRomanEmpire.UsefulNotes/TheRomanEmpire. The character was introduced in the final book of ''Literature/TheRomanMysteries'', where he is inspired by the character Lupus's RagsToRiches success and good works to learn to read, write and lead a life helping other people. Threptus gives up begging and become apprentice Floridius, a self-proclaimed soothsayer of dubious honesty. With the help of his unlikely mentor, he finds himself struggling to outwit the law and solve mysteries.
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''Literature/TheRomanMysteryScrolls'' follow the adventures of Threptus, a poor orphan living in the time of TheRomanEmpire. The character was introduced in the final book of ''Literature/TheRomanMysteries'', where he is inspired by the character Lupus's RagsToRiches success and good works to learn to read, write and lead a life helping other people. Threptus gives up begging and become apprentice Floridius, a self-proclaimed soothsayer of dubious honesty. With the help of his unlikely mentor, he finds himself struggling to outwit the law and solve mysteries.
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* KidDetective: Threptus solves mysteries, though he detective skills are not yet as developed as Flavia and the others in ''TheRomanMysteries''.
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* KidDetective: Threptus solves mysteries, though he detective skills are not yet as developed as Flavia and the others in ''TheRomanMysteries''.''Literature/TheRomanMysteries''.
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* DetectiveFiction: Thereptus is something of a detective, although the stories are at times more adventure than mystery solving.
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* HistoricalFiction: The books are set in a well researched depiction of TheRomanEmpire during the reign of [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domitian Domitian.]]
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* HistoricalFiction: HistoricalDetectiveFiction: The books are set in a well researched depiction of TheRomanEmpire during the reign of [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domitian Domitian.]]
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* MysteryFiction: Each of the books has Threptus solving a mystery.
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* PhonyPsychic: Floridius claims to be soothsayer, however no evidence is provided that he has any real powers. More often then not, he simply lies to customers about where he gets his information, or makes things up entirely.
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* PhonyPsychic: Floridius claims to be soothsayer, however no evidence is provided that he has any real powers. More often then not, he simply lies to customers about where he gets his information, or makes things up entirely. He has also been known to fake omens. However, it does appear that he really does believe in the gods and he does seem to believe that he really has some soothsaying powers.
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* EvilEye: The books present historical beliefs regarding [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evil_eye the evil eye]], which was thought to be a look from demons or from people that can bestow misfortuane. {{Protective Charm}}s are used to defend against the evil eye.
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# ''The Thunder Omen'' (203)
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# ''The Thunder Omen'' (203)(2013)
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The first book in the series is entitled ''The Sewer Demon'', and was published in February of 2012. In it, Threptus helps solve the mystery of a house allegedly haunted by a demon.
The second book is ''The Poisoned Honey Cake.''
The second book is ''The Poisoned Honey Cake.''
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# ''The Sewer Demon'' (2012)
# ''The Poisoned Honey Cake'' (2012)
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# ''The Two-Faced God'' (2013)
# ''The Sewer Demon'' (2012)
# ''The Poisoned Honey Cake'' (2012)
# ''The Thunder Omen'' (203)
# ''The Two-Faced God'' (2013)
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The second book, not yet published, will be ''The Poisoned Honey Cake.''
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The second book, not yet published, will be book is ''The Poisoned Honey Cake.''
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* StreetUrchin: Threptus grew up on in the streets. However, shortly before the first book begins, he starts living with Floridius as has apprentice. His former streat kid friends take up stealing.
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* ProtectiveCharm: The protective charm was an important part of Roman superstitition, and was in great demand. A large part of Floridius's income comes from selling them.
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* TheSummation: Partially subverted. Floridius reveals how the "demon" got into the house , however, he fails to explain that [[spoiler: the demon is really an octopus. He also takes advantage of the situation to sell more protective charms in addition to recommending solutions that would actually help keep out the octopus.]]
