Empire of Iron: An ancient Roman adventure of intrigue and violence

Pomponia Occia, Chief Priestess of the Vestal Order, faces her toughest crisis yet in 18 BC, as a ruthless enemy manipulates her from the shadows and threatens not just her but those she cares for, including the emperor himself. The Vestal Order is in an unparalleled crisis, and Pomponia must be willing to sacrifice everything to protect her status, the Order, and the lives of those around her. The Vesta Shadows trilogy spans decades, from 45 BCE to 14 CE, and follows the life of Pomponia Occia, inspired by the real Vestal Occia who lived during this time. Set during the tumultuous years that saw the fall of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire under Augustus, it dramatises some of the major historical events that occurred during her lifetime while simultaneously bringing ancient Rome to life with fast-paced, engaging, and visceral storylines played out by a striking cast of characters.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 28 April 2022
Publisher: Canelo

Rome, a tinderbox waiting to ignite, finds itself in the midst of a perilous crisis in 18 BC. Pomponia, the Chief Priestess of the Vestal Order, has witnessed the fall of the Republic and the rise of the Empire, but now faces her most formidable challenge yet. A ruthless enemy lurks in the shadows, threatening not only Pomponia but also those she holds dear, including the emperor himself. To make matters worse, the gods seem to be against her. The Vestal Order is in a state of unprecedented crisis, and Pomponia must be prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice to preserve her position, the Order, and the lives of those around her. In this gripping conclusion to the Vesta Shadows trilogy, Pomponia realizes that, like Rome itself, she must become even more ruthless than her enemies to survive. Perfect for fans of Kate Quinn and Stephanie Dray, the Vesta Shadows series spans decades, from 45 BCE to 14 CE, and follows the life of the Vestal priestess Pomponia Occia, inspired by the real Vestal Occia who lived during this time. Set during the tumultuous years that saw the fall of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire under Augustus, the series dramatises some of the major historical events that occurred during Pomponia's lifetime while simultaneously bringing ancient Rome to life with fast-paced, engrossing, and visceral storylines played out by a striking cast of characters.

Dimension: 198 x 129 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800326804