Synopses & Reviews
The national bestselling author of Mistress of Rome returns with the long-awaited fourth volume in the Empress of Rome series, an unforgettable new tale of the politics, power, and passion that defined ancient Rome.
An uneasy pall lies over Rome as the brilliant, sinister Hadrian assumes the Emperors throneand begins his reign with a violent purge of his rivals.
Battered warrior Vix has bigger problems than his refusal to murder his best friend. He is bound by blood contract to an Emperor he hatesan Emperor who will take the person Vix loves most in revenge. Hadrians elegant wife, the Empress Sabina, watches helplessly from the sidelines, hiding her passion for Vix behind a serene mask, as well as another secret so desperate it could doom them all.
Then death strikes Hadrians beloved in a mysterious drowning on the Nile. The grief-stricken Emperor, hovering in the grip of madness, spirals ever deeper into revenge, conspiracy, and war. And Vix and Sabina must form a final desperate pact to save the Empirenot realizing that the key lies in a red-headed tomboy who may just be the prophesied Lady of the Eternal City . . .
Review
Kate Quinnand#8217;s Empress of Rome saga isand#8230; and#160;
and#8220;Gorgeously wrought.and#8221;and#8212; C. W. Gortner, author of The Queenand#8217;s Vow
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and#8220;Deeply passionate.and#8221;and#8212;Kate Furnivall, author of Shadows on the Nile
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and#8220;[An] epic, sexy romp.and#8221;and#8212;Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Synopsis
From the
USA Today bestselling author of
The Alice Network, comes a combustible historical saga about obsession, betrayal, and destiny.
Sabina may be Empress of Rome, but she still stands poised on a knife's edge. She must keep the peace between two deadly enemies: her husband Hadrian, Rome's brilliant and sinister Emperor; and battered warrior Vix, her first love. But Sabina is guardian of a deadly secret: Vix's beautiful son Antinous has become the Emperor's latest obsession.
Empress and Emperor, father and son will spin in a deadly dance of passion, betrayal, conspiracy, and war. As tragedy sends Hadrian spiraling into madness, Vix and Sabina form a last desperate pact to save the Empire. But ultimately, the fate of Rome lies with an untried girl, a spirited redhead who may just be the next Lady of the Eternal City...
Synopsis
From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Alice Network and The Huntress comes a combustible historical saga about obsession, betrayal, and destiny. Sabina may be Empress of Rome, but she still stands poised on a knife's edge. She must keep the peace between two deadly enemies: her husband Hadrian, Rome's brilliant and sinister Emperor; and battered warrior Vix, her first love. But Sabina is guardian of a deadly secret: Vix's beautiful son Antinous has become the Emperor's latest obsession.
Empress and Emperor, father and son will spin in a deadly dance of passion, betrayal, conspiracy, and war. As tragedy sends Hadrian spiraling into madness, Vix and Sabina form a last desperate pact to save the Empire. But ultimately, the fate of Rome lies with an untried girl, a spirited redhead who may just be the next Lady of the Eternal City...
Synopsis
Elegant, secretive Sabina may be Empress of Rome, but she still stands poised on a knifeand#8217;s edge. She must keep the peace between two deadly enemies: her husband Hadrian, Romeand#8217;s brilliant and sinister Emperor; and battered warrior Vix, who is her first love. But Sabina is guardian of a deadly secret: Vixand#8217;s beautiful son Antinous has become the Emperorand#8217;s latest obsession.
Empress and Emperor, father and son will spin in a deadly dance of passion, betrayal, conspiracy, and war. As tragedy sends Hadrian spiraling into madness, Vix and Sabina form a last desperate pact to save the Empire. But ultimately, the fate of Rome lies with an untried girl, a spirited redhead who may just be the next Lady of the Eternal City . . .
About the Author
Kate Quinn is a native of Southern California. She attended Boston University, where she earned a bachelorand#8217;s and masterand#8217;s degree in classical voice. A lifelong history buff, she first got hooked on ancient Rome while watching I, Claudius at the age of eight. Her first three novels, Mistress of Rome, Daughters of Rome, and Empress of the Seven Hills, have been translated into multiple languages. She is also the author of two novels about the Borgia family, The Serpent and the Pearl and The Lion and the Rose. Kate lives in Maryland with her husband and is currently at work on her next novel.and#160;