Description
In the tumultuous first century of the Roman Empire, four remarkable women navigate power, passion, and survival in the shadow of emperors and tyrants. Tied together by blood, ambition, and circumstance, these daughters of Rome—a disgraced senator's daughter, a gladiator's widow, a courtesan with dangerous secrets, and a senator's ambitious wife—must use their wits, beauty, and cunning to carve out their own destinies in a world that offers them few choices. As they move through the glittering halls of imperial Rome and the darker corners of political intrigue, their lives become intertwined in unexpected ways, forcing each to confront the true cost of power and loyalty. Kate Quinn masterfully weaves together their interconnected stories across decades, revealing how these women shaped history from behind the scenes. A sweeping historical epic that celebrates female resilience and agency in ancient Rome, this novel brings to vivid life the untold stories of women whose influence extended far beyond what history recorded.
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paperback
Berkley Books
Published Jan 1, 2011
385 pages
ISBN: 9780425238974
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First Published
2011
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Daughters of Rome by Kate Quinn.