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Reviews“Kate Quinn is a masterful storyteller…It is no mean feat to write a novel that is both literary and a page-turner.” -- Margaret George, bestselling author of HELEN OF TROY and THE MEMOIRS OF CLEOPATRA “Kate Quinn is a mistress of storytelling . . . She skillfully intertwines the private lives of her characters with huge and shocking events . . . Quinn is a remarkable new talent.” -- Kate Furnivall, bestselling author of THE RUSSIAN CONCUBINE and THE JEWEL OF ST. PETERSBURG `A riveting tale...glamorous and brutal, a heady mix of intrigue and combat, with added decadence and depravity...An exhilarating read.' -- Marie Claire, UK `Fans of Philippa Gregory's books who have had enough of Elizabethan times will be entranced by this Rome-set debut....Awash with historical detail, this is a violent, passionate, compelling read.' -- Elle Magazine, UK 'a rollicking account...Thea's story rattles along with such infectious relish that the most pedantic classicist would be beguiled by it in the end.' -- Daily Mail, UK `A wildly entertaining read, this vivid tale of scandal and romance will have you holding your breath with excitement.' -- Now Magazine, UK "...for sheer entertainment, drama, and page-turning storytelling, this tumultuous debut novel is well worth reading." -- Library Journal "A heady and exciting roller-coaster of a tale set in the reign of Emperor Domitian. Based on actual events, the brutality and decadence of the times is brought powerfully to life in a gripping and entertaining way." -- Bookseller |
