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Iliona is a young Greek woman who, aboard a sea vessel bound for Egypt, is seized by pirates. She is sold into slavery in Rome, where her daily experiences provide a detailed lens on Roman culture and society.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Historical Fiction/Ancient Historical Fiction
Authors: Richard Platt
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