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Set in the height of the Roman Empire, "Empress of Rome" follows Vix, a gladiator-turned-soldier, who returns to Rome to find wealth and freedom. Sabina, the restless daughter of a senator, yearns for adventure beyond her privileged circles. Their lives intersect as imperial loyalties test them, while the Empress of Trajan pursues her own hidden designs for Sabina. Amid growing political intrigue, Hadrian, the emperor’s protege, conceals ambitions tied to a mystical prophecy. The novel weaves personal ambition, political power, and ancient destiny against a backdrop of bustling Rome and its eternal ambition.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: History/Ancient History
Authors: Kate Quinn
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