Brides of Rome av Debra May Macleod

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<h2>When passion is punishable by death, can one priestess keep her emotions concealed and help steer the course of history?</h2><p>Ancient Rome is a world of power and privilege, secrets and sacred duty. The esteemed priestesses of Vesta ¿ the Vestal Virgins ¿ are charged with ensuring the Eternal Flame in their temple never goes out. While it burns, Rome cannot fall. They are known as the Brides of Rome.</p><p>Dedicated to a thirty-year vow of chaste service, Priestess Pomponia finds herself swept up in the intrigue, violence, wars and bedroom politics of Rome¿s elite ¿ Julius Caesar, Marc Antony and Cleopatra, Octavian and Livia ¿ all the while guarding the secret affection she has in her heart.</p><p>But when a charge of <i>incestum</i> ¿ a broken vow of chastity ¿ is made against the Vestal order, the ultimate punishment looms: death by being buried alive.</p><p><b>Debra May Macleod skilfully recreates the world of ancient Rome with all its brutality and brilliance, all its rich h