Mistress of Rome by Kate Quinn (English) Paperback Book

Description: Mistress of Rome by Kate Quinn Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description This exciting debut features a vivid, richly imagined saga of ancient Rome. Thea is a slave girl who will become her mistresss rival for the love of Arius the Barbarian. His love brings Thea happiness, but it is quickly ended when jealousy tears them apart. Publisher Description The first in an unforgettable historical saga from the New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network and The Briar Club. "So gripping, your hands are glued to the book, and so vivid it burns itself into your minds eye and stays with you long after you turn the final page."—Diana Gabaldon, #1 New York Times bestselling author First-century Rome: One young woman will hold the fate of an empire in her hands.Thea, a captive from Judaea, is a clever and determined survivor hiding behind a slaves docile mask. Purchased as a toy for the spoiled heiress Lepida Pollia, Thea evades her mistresss spite and hones a secret passion for music. But when Thea wins the love of Romes newest and most savage gladiator and dares to dream of a better life, the jealous Lepida tears the lovers apart and casts Thea out.Rome offers many ways for the resourceful to survive, and Thea remakes herself as a singer for the Eternal Citys glittering aristocrats. As she struggles for success and independence, her nightingale voice attracts a dangerous new admirer: the Emperor himself. But the passions of an all-powerful man come with a heavy price, and Thea finds herself fighting for both her soul and her destiny.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 Romes most powerful man lies in the hands of one woman: the Emperors mistress. Author Biography Kate Quinn is a native of Southern California. She attended Boston University, where she earned a bachelors and masters degree in Classical Voice. A lifelong history buff, she has written four novels in the Empress of Rome Saga and two Novels of the Borgias, before moving to the twentieth century with The Alice Network and The Huntress. All her books have been translated into multiple languages. Details ISBN 0425232476 ISBN-13 9780425232477 Title Mistress of Rome Author Kate Quinn Format Paperback Year 2010 Pages 480 Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc GE_Item_ID:23163201; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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