The Ancient Ocean Blues
Tundra · Paperback · October 14, 2008
Anyone who thinks ancient history is dry will think again after dipping into these ocean blues.
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- Who it’s for
- A teenager caught in Julius Caesar’s election campaign faces a dangerous mission in Rome and Greece.
- Themes
- Roman political corruption, Power and ambition, Romance
- Pacing
- Fast
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Anyone who thinks ancient history is dry will think again after dipping into these ocean blues. Here, political corruption, intrigue, high-seas adventure, romance, and comedy are all presented in abundance by the likable Marcus Oppius Sabinus, a teenager with a very contemporary attitude. Marcus is unwittingly involved by his cousin in “promoting” the ambitious young Julius Caesar in an upcoming Roman election.
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When Marcus proves to be even better at bribery than his cousin had hoped, he is assigned a difficult and dangerous mission. He must spy on, and undermine, those who would support Cicero’s control of Rome, so that Julius Caesar can continue his power grab. The mission carries its rewards and risks. If Marcus succeeds, he will be on the inner circles of Rome’s elite. If he fails, he faces exile — or worse. Given very little choice but to accept his assignment, Marcus travels to Greece, but not before he is sidelined by shipwreck, enslavement, and pirate attack. Oh, yes, and the beginnings of love. Beautifully researched and fast-paced, The Ancient Ocean Blues is a solid story that is sure to stand the test of time and put historical fiction in a whole new light for today’s young adults.
Caesar’s Election Campaign
A teenager caught in Julius Caesar’s election campaign faces a dangerous mission in Rome and Greece.
Come here for
- A Roman election entangled with bribery and political intrigue
- Marcus’s mission takes him to Greece, amid shipwreck and pirate attack
Expect
- Roman political maneuvering around Caesar and Cicero
- Shipwreck, enslavement, pirates, and the beginnings of love
Where it sits
| Ancient Civilizations | 93% |
|---|---|
| Pirate Adventures | 53% |
| Action & Adventure | 18% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Action & Adventure
- Ancient Civilizations
- Greek & Roman Myths
- Authors
- Jack Mitchell
- Publisher
- Tundra
- Published
- October 14, 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Roman political corruption · Power and ambition · Romance
- Reading lane
- Action & Adventure