Many have tried to destroy the Emperor: a vengeful gladiator, an upright senator, a tormented soldier, a Vestal Virgin. But Domitian's games have a darker side, and Thea finds herself fighting for both soul and sanity.

Unwittingly, she attracts another admirer in the charismatic Emperor of Rome. His love brings Thea the first happiness of her life-that is quickly ended when a jealous Lepida tears them apart.Īs 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. Purchased as a toy for the spiteful heiress Lepida Pollia, Thea will become her mistress's rival for the love of Arius the Barbarian, Rome's newest and most savage gladiator. Thea is a slave girl from Judaea, passionate, musical, and guarded. Why I read this book: I think I put it on my To Read shelf after seeing it (or its sequel) in a Goodreads Giveaway. How I got this book: I purchased it at Borders when I was in Boston

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