Thea is a slave girl from Judaea. Purchased as a toy for the spiteful heiress Lepida Pollia, Thea becomes her mistress's rival for the love of Arius the Barbarian, Rome's newest and most savage gladiator. His love brings Thea the first happiness of her life - that is quickly ended when a jealous Lepida tears them apart. As Lepida goes on to wreak havoc in the life of a new husband and his family, Thea remakes herself as a polished singer for Rome's aristocrats. Unwittingly, she attracts another admirer in the charismatic Emperor of Rome ...
The Empress of RomeSeries
This historical saga transports readers to a decadent Rome, where intrigue, power struggles, and personal desires intertwine within the imperial court. We follow the fates of women navigating a perilous world of politics and passion, where beauty and influence can be as treacherous as they are potent. The narratives are rich with unexpected twists, romance, and betrayal, revealing the darker and brighter facets of human nature during an era of decline. Readers will be immersed in the atmosphere of the ancient world, where love and ambition clash with the ruthless realities of power.



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Daughters of Rome
- 410 pages
- 15 hours of reading
A prequel to the bestselling MISTRESS OF ROME, Kate Quinn's gripping new novel chronicles the extraordinary Year of the Four Emperors, when the streets of Rome ran with blood
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The sequel to the bestselling MISTRESS OF ROME, EMPRESS OF ROME is a dark, dazzling, brutal novel unveiling the heart of the Empire itself