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Plot Summary of Virgin Territory
"Claudia Seferius escapes from Rome to Sicily, on the run from her creditors. She is in the company of a fake Vestal Virgin and joins up with the woman's bizarre family once they reach the island."
Christine G., Resident Scholar

Review Analysis of Virgin Territory
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Plot
Tone of story - very upbeat
How difficult to spot villain? - Somewhat obvious
Time/era of story: - ancient rome
What % of story relates directly to the mystery, not the subplot? - 80%
Kid or adult book? - Adult or Young Adult Book
Crime Thriller Yes
Murder Mystery (killer unknown) Yes

Main Character
Gender - Female
Profession/status: - wealthy
Age: - 20's-30's
How much violence does he/she use? - just the right amount
How sensitive is this character? - sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor - Cynical sense of humor
Intelligence - Smarter than most other characters
Physique - average physique

Main Adversary
Identity: - Male
Motive of antagonist - kicks
How sensitive is this character? - hard edged
Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence - Average intelligence
Physique - average physique

Setting
Europe Yes
European country: - Italy
Island? Yes
Island: - on vacation

Style
Part of a series? Yes
Person - mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment
How many deaths? - 2
Amount of dialog - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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