Circus Maximus: Race to the Death
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Circus Maximus: Race to the Death by Annelise Gray
Circus Maximus, the greatest sporting stage of the ancient Roman world, where the best horses and charioteers compete in a race to the death, and one girl dreams of glory.
This thrilling debut is the first in a new historical series full of dazzling action, rich detail, fabulous horses and an unforgettable heroine -- Fiona Noble, The Bookseller
Circus Maximus swept me away to ancient Rome and I didn't want to come backWhat a thrilling historical adventure! -- A.M Howell, author of The Garden of Lost Secrets
This is an action-packed adventure that will take you on a ride... There is fast-paced drama in each chapter, which keeps you gripped to the story. I love the historical element which feels authentic' -- The Teacher Bookworm
Full of great characters – both horses and humans – and Dido is a terrific heroine... Annelise Gray has written a story that is both historically convincing and heart-stoppingly exciting. I hope there are more to come' -- Gillian Cross
Fantastic new historical novel that I'm reading to my daughter. She's loving it... We are hoping there's a sequel!' -- Dan Snow
Lovers of history, horses and heart-stopping adventure will be gripped by this action-packed and fast-paced read which will sweep you off your feet, leave you breathless and wanting to know more of the history behind the fiction * Armadillo Magazine *
Rich in period detail, with a few real historical characters – its principal invention the idea that a woman might have been a charioteer – this is an involving, well characterised tale that feels original * Sunday Times *
A gripping novel set in ancient Rome, centred on the world of chariot racing... The story wears the historical detail lightly but very convincingly. 8+ but really just as exciting for teens' * Five Books *
Younger readers will be obsessed * Stylist *
A cracking, page-turner of an historical adventure * BookTrust *
Circus Maximus swept me away to ancient Rome and I didn't want to come backWhat a thrilling historical adventure! -- A.M Howell, author of The Garden of Lost Secrets
This is an action-packed adventure that will take you on a ride... There is fast-paced drama in each chapter, which keeps you gripped to the story. I love the historical element which feels authentic' -- The Teacher Bookworm
Full of great characters – both horses and humans – and Dido is a terrific heroine... Annelise Gray has written a story that is both historically convincing and heart-stoppingly exciting. I hope there are more to come' -- Gillian Cross
Fantastic new historical novel that I'm reading to my daughter. She's loving it... We are hoping there's a sequel!' -- Dan Snow
Lovers of history, horses and heart-stopping adventure will be gripped by this action-packed and fast-paced read which will sweep you off your feet, leave you breathless and wanting to know more of the history behind the fiction * Armadillo Magazine *
Rich in period detail, with a few real historical characters – its principal invention the idea that a woman might have been a charioteer – this is an involving, well characterised tale that feels original * Sunday Times *
A gripping novel set in ancient Rome, centred on the world of chariot racing... The story wears the historical detail lightly but very convincingly. 8+ but really just as exciting for teens' * Five Books *
Younger readers will be obsessed * Stylist *
A cracking, page-turner of an historical adventure * BookTrust *
Debut children's author Annelise Gray was born in Bermuda and moved to the UK as a child. She grew up riding horses and dreaming of becoming a writer. After gaining a PhD in Classics from Cambridge, she worked as a researcher for authors and TV companies on topics as varied as Helen of Troy, Russian princesses and the history of labradors. She's previously published a history of the women of the Roman Empire and a crime novel set in the Roman Republic. Annelise lives with her husband in Dorset where she teaches Latin.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781800240582 |
| ISBN 10 | 1800240589 |
| Title | Circus Maximus: Race to the Death |
| Author | Annelise Gray |
| Series | Circus Maximus |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2021-09-02 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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