Mistress of Rome (The Empress of Rome Book 1)
by Kate Quinn
Mistress of Rome by Kate Quinn holds a highly rated rating of 4.30 out of 5, based on 4.9K reader ratings. First published in 2010.
About Mistress of Rome
The first in an unforgettable historical saga from the USA Today bestselling author of The Alice Network.
“So gripping, your hands are glued to the book, and so vivid it burns itself into your mind’s eye and stays with you long after you turn the final page.”—Diana Gabaldon, #1 New York Times bestselling author
First-century Rome: A ruthless emperor watches over all—and fixes his gaze on one young woman...
Thea is a slave girl from Judaea, purchased as a toy for the spiteful heiress Lepida Pollia. Now she has infuriated her mistress by capturing the attention of Rome’s newest and most savage gladiator—and though his love brings Thea the first happiness of her life, their affair ends quickly when a jealous Lepida tears them apart.
Remaking herself as a singer for Rome’s aristocrats, Thea unwittingly attracts another admirer: the charismatic Emperor of Rome. But the passions of an all-powerful man come with a heavy price, and Thea finds herself fighting for both her soul and her sanity. Many have tried to destroy the Emperor: a vengeful gladiator, an upright senator, a tormented soldier, a Vestal Virgin. But in the end, the life of Domitian lies in the hands of one woman: the Emperor’s mistress.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Kate Quinn |
| Published | 2010 |
| Kindle Price | $2.99 |
| Genres | Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.30 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 4,946 |
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Mistress of Rome is categorized as Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fiction.
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Based on 4.9K reader ratings, Mistress of Rome has an average score of 4.30 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
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Mistress of Rome was written by Kate Quinn. It was first published in 2010.
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The ISBN-13 for Mistress of Rome is 9780425232477.
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