Bookwitch

While we’re waiting for Caroline Lawrence to get on with writing the next Roman Mystery, or at least get it published (not until next June!), there’s the Roman Mysteries Treasury to enjoy.

It’s sort of got everything. For fans of the television series there’s loads of photos of the actors, with facts about their characters. (The photo of Mordecai isn’t bad…) There’s stuff on sport, medicine, marriage, fashion, emperors, etc. Guess who gets to write about what!

The book’s got historical facts, maps, timeline and so on. And those of you who secretly always wanted to roast little birds or serve hare in a sweet sauce, here are your recipes.

I see on Caroline’s website that the filming of series two is well under way. Film fast, is what I say. And for the impatient there’s no alternative but to watch the repeats of series one on CBBC.

It might be a good idea to put The Roman Mysteries Treasury on your list for Father Christmas.