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BY SWORD OR FIRE

Written by Molly Wheeler
Illustrated by Tom Taylor
Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd. in 1967

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Front cover

Cover of BY SWORD OR FIRE by Molly Wheeler

Contents

  • Lucius is a young Roman living in Britain, where he was born. His father holds the respected position of deputy procurator.
  • It is planned that Lucius should be apprenticed to a wood-carver at Glevum, and the boy and two slaves, Priscus and Achilles set off. The wood-carver is an unfortunate and stupid man, for not only does he owe money to a former employee of Lucius's father, called Argutus, he agrees when Argutus proposes to take two slaves in lieu of payment, not caring that the slaves are not his to give.
  • Lucius's adventures start when he tries to rescue his slaves.