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A pacy and exciting adventure set on the streets of Ancient Rome. From the award winning author of "The New Policeman" and "The Alchemist's Apprentice", among many others. Ages: 9+ 'This is a lovely book, with fine line drawings,' Toby Clements, "The Daily Telegraph"
Synopsis
Marcus is a young baker in Ancient Rome, living with his family in the shadow of the murderous Emperor Littleboots. When a slave boy shoves the reins of a sleek, beautiful horse into Marcus' hands seconds before he is killed by a soldier, Marcus knows he's in danger - because the horse is Incitatus, the Emperor's most prized and powerful animal.
