Flavia Gemina | |
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Birth and Death |
16 June AD 69 (Ostia) - Unknown |
Also Known As |
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Hair Color |
Blonde |
Eyes |
Grey |
Skin |
Fair |
Signature colour |
Blue |
Family Members |
Parents and siblings
Step-mother
Uncle and Aunt Cousins Spouse |
Affiliation |
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Flavia Gemina is one of the four detectives and can be considered to be the main character of the series.
In the TV series, Flavia is played by Francesca Isherwood.
Storyline
Flavia was born in Ostia on 16 June, AD 69. Her mother, Myrtilla, died in childbirth whilst giving birth to twin boys, when Flavia was three. Her father, Marcus Flavius Geminus memorialised her by naming his ship, the Myrtilla, after her. This has played a large part in Flavia's noticeable independence, which is unusual in Roman girls.
By the time the series starts, she is a self-proclaimed 'directrix' (a truth-seeker) with a brilliant mystery-solving mind. She lives next door to her friend Jonathan ben Mordecai, his father and his older sister.
Personality
Flavia can be bossy, impulsive and easily swayed by her emotions. She tes not knowing things and is quite nosy. However, she always acts with the best of intentions and has a strong sense of justice. She has a very sharp and analytical mind.
Physical Appearance
Flavia has bright grey eyes, which Nubia describes as 'like a clear sky', and blonde hair. She is not pretty, which annoys her. In The Sirens of Surrentum, Pulchra tells her "Your nose is too big and your mouth is too wide. You have knobbly knees and big feet. Your brow is too high and, if you're not careful, you'll be getting spots soon.". She often wears blue tunics and stolas. However, in the last book, Pulchra admits that she is jealous of Flavia's appearance.
Etymology
The name Flavia comes from the Latin word 'flavos', meaning fair, or blond.
Appearances
Flavia appears in, among others, the following novels:
- The Thieves of Ostia
- The Secrets of Vesuvius
- The Pirates of Pompeii
- The Assassins of Rome
- The Dolphins of Laurentum
- The Twelve Tasks of Flavia Gemina
- The Enemies of Jupiter
- The Gladiators from Capua
- The Colossus of Rhodes
- The Fugitive from Corinth
- The Sirens of Surrentum
- The Charioteer of Delphi
- The Slave-girl from Jerusalem
- The Beggar of Volubilis
- The Scribes from Alexandria
- The Prophet from Ephesus
- The Man from Pomegranate Street