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Thea, a Judean slave purchased as a toy for the cruel heiress Lepida Pollia, discovers an unexpected love with Rome’s newest gladiator. When the affair is shattered by jealous rivals, Thea reinvents herself as a talented singer for Rome’s aristocracy, catching the eye of Emperor Domitian. As she falls under his powerful spell, Thea must confront the Emperor’s precarious reign, the threats of vengeful gladiators, an influential senator, a tormented soldier, and a Vestal Virgin. In a tale of ambition and resilience, Thea becomes the unlikely figure who holds the fate of Domitian and the empire in her hands.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: History/Ancient History
Authors: Kate Quinn
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