by Henry Winterfeld · Hachette Jeunesse · tapa blanda · ISBN 9782013218870
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«L'Affaire Caïus» is the historical mystery novel for young readers by Henry Winterfeld, published by Hachette Jeunesse in paperback (252 pages, in French).
In imperial Rome, a group of students becomes involved in a mystery when an offensive graffito appears on the temple of Minerva. Caïus, son of a senator, becomes the main suspect in a sacrilege. His friends, convinced of his innocence, investigate on their own to find the real culprit among clues and dangers that test their friendship.
First installment of the Detectives in Togas series. This French edition was published in 2001; the original work is from 1953.
Suitable for young readers (from about 12 years old) who enjoy historical mystery and adventures in ancient Rome.
Henry Winterfeld, published under the pseudonym Manfred Michael, was a German writer and artist famous for his children's and young adult novels. He emigrated to the U.S. in 1940 and lived there until his death.
