Detectives in Togas

Written by Henry Winterfeld · Translated by Clara Winston and Richard Winston · Illustrated by Charlotte Kleinert

Book #1 in the Detectives in Togas series

Seven boys in Ancient Rome unravel a mystery to clear their friend's name.

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249 pages· 700L

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In Ancient Rome, Rufus faces doom after being accused of defacing a temple. His six friends, armed with wit and determination, embark on a quest to uncover the true culprit. As they navigate a maze of puzzling clues, they encounter unexpected twists and a mysterious figure who may hold the key to Rufus's fate. Can they solve the mystery before it's too late, or will Rufus be punished for a crime he didn't commit? Dive into a world of intrigue and adventure where nothing is as it seems.

From the publisher

In these two delightful history-mysteries, seven boys in Ancient Rome solve strange crimes . . . thanks to some help from their cranky teacher, a little bit of logic, and a lot of amusing misadventure. Yes, Rufus wrote CAIUS IS A DUMBBELL on his tablet at school, but no, he did not break into the schoolroom, did not tie up his teacher, and certainly did not paint his slur about Caius on the Temple of Minerva (even if it is in Rufus’s own handwriting). Rufus is doomed unless his six classmates can find out who is really responsible. Every hour seems to bring a new, confusing clue . . . until the boys finally stumble upon someone who is not what he appears to be.

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