Rome & Away S.
4 primary works
Book 1
First hilarious title in this brilliant new series by Keith Brumpton. We are in Ancient Britain. The Roman Emperor, Nero, is on the throne and shows no sign of getting up. A mystery gang is trying to sabotage the Gladiator Games - and it's down to Antonius Pantonius, private detective, and his side-kick, Cora Decorum, to go undercover and track down the culprits...An exciting new detective/mystery series, written in an entertaining Raymond Chandler style. Every page features hilarious cartoon-style illustrations, all cleverly integrated with the text making it accessible to even the most reluctant readers. Rome and Away brings history to life with its zany, appealing characters and humorous contemporary references. Publishing simultaneously in paperback in September: The Flying Sorceress.
Book 2
Second hilarious title in this brilliant new series by Keith Brumpton. Mad sorceress, Ludicra, has installed a new magic pool in her grotto and it appears to be bringing her good luck - unusually, all her predictions are coming true! Then suddenly one day, she disappears...Enter our two trusty toga-clad detectives, Antonius Pantonius and his partner in crime, Cora Decorum, - to capture her kidnappers...An exciting new detective/mystery series, written in an entertaining Raymond Chandler style. Every page features hilarious cartoon-style illustrations, all cleverly integrated with the text making it accessible to even the most reluctant readers. Rome and Away brings history to life with its zany, appealing characters and humorous contemporary references. Publishing simultaneously in paperback in September: Gladiators!
Book 3
Third hilarious title in this brilliant new series by Keith Brumpton. Champion charioteer, Scalectrix, is having problems keeping pole position in the Formula One style chariot racing contest. Is it just a case of dodgy driving? Or is someone throwing a spanner in the works? The race is on for Antonius Pantonius and his detective partner in crime, Cora Decorum, to track down the truth. An exciting new detective/mystery series, written in an entertaining Raymond Chandler style. Every page features hilarious cartoon-style illustrations, all cleverly integrated with the text making it accessible to even the most reluctant readers. Rome and Away brings history to life with its zany, appealing characters and humorous contemporary references.
Book 4
