A mysterious letter leads the cousins to fifth-century Rome in search of a special cup that belongs to a monk. If found, the cup could keep the mysterious Albert out of prison.At the Roman Colosseum, Emperor Honorius is hosting a gladiator battle in celebration of a war victory. Beth attends the event as the emperor's slave; Patrick attends as a monk's apprentice but is taken prisoner and sent to fight in the arena. During their adventure, the cousins meet Telemachus (a true historical figure), a monk who believes that fighting is wrong. Telemachus is willing to risk everything even his life to stop the killing.
Specifications- Status: Active
- Isbn: 1589976282
- Isbn-13: 9781589976283
- Speedy#: 052126
- CPC Super: Children
- CPC Primary: Juvenile
- CPC Sub: Fiction
- Author: McCusker Paul
- Publisher: Focus On The Family
- Binding: Trade Paper
- Weight: 0.25 lbs