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Flavia Gemina
Francesca Isherwood as Flavia

Birth and Death

16 June AD 69 (Ostia) - Unknown

Also Known As

Hair Color

Blonde

Eyes

Grey

Skin

Fair

Signature colour

Blue

Family Members

Parents and siblings

Step-mother

  • Diana Cartilla

Uncle and Aunt

Cousins

Spouse

Affiliation

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:

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