List of The Roman Mysteries Characters - L

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Leda

Leda is Pulchra's slave girl. In The Pirates of Pompeii Pulchra treats her with great cruelty, such as locking her in a wooden chest when she "misbehaves". At the end of The Pirates of Pompeii Pulchra 'opens her eyes' and she treats Leda better. In Sirens of Surrentum she loves her mistress's father.

Lusca

Lusca, also known as the old woman of Ostia, is a wise woman who lives near the Hydra Fountain in Ostia. She was born in 27 BC, making her 107 years old by the time Flavia visits her in AD 79.

Lysander

Lysander is a Greek friend of Aristo's.

An enigmatic hunter, Lysander often works alongside Aristo and Cartilla 'Diana' Poplicola, whom he secretly loves, despite Diana herself actually loving Aristo. However, in later books it is clear that he has moved on. He has been mentioned many times by Aristo.

Lysander has appeared in the following books:

• The Assassins of Rome
• The Twelve Tasks of Flavia Gemina