Empress of Rome

‘Fans of Philippa Gregory will be entranced. Kate Quinn’s unforgettable third novel is a mesmerising story of passion, ambition and betrayal.’ Elle Under its beloved Emperor Trajan, the Roman Eagle spreads its wings, advancing ever further into the untamed world. But neither Trajan nor his reign can last for ever. Gladiator turned soldier Vix is back in Rome to make his fortune. Sabina, the wayward daughter of a senator, craves adventure. United by their devotion to the Emperor, Vix and Sabina are unaware that the wolves are gathering. Trajan’s enigmatic Empress has her own plans for Sabina. And the aristocratic Hadrian, the Empress’s protege, conceals dark ambitions rooted in a secret prophecy. When Trajan falls, the hardened warrior, the adventurous girl, the shadowy empress and the scheming politician are caught in a deadly whirlwind that threatens to seal all their fates – and that of the Roman Empire itself… —- ISBN: 9780755381050