The Senators Daughter
The Senators Daughter by Jessie Sutherland, published by Xlibris Corporation LLC in February 2011, is a historical fiction novel set in Rome around 320 AD. The story follows Cyriaca, the niece of Emperor Constantine, as she navigates love and danger while falling for Joshua, a gladiator. As tensions rise with the Germanic tribes raiding nearby villages and political intrigue unfolds with her betrothed, Ascanius, being revealed as a traitor, Cyriaca’s life takes a dramatic turn when she is sent to a country house for safety.
Readers will find a rich narrative that intertwines themes of action, adventure, and romance against a backdrop of historical events. As Cyriaca faces numerous challenges, including cultural barriers and the harsh realities of slavery, her journey is marked by resilience and determination. The novel explores her struggles and encounters as she ultimately seeks to return to Rome, accompanied by Gothic friends and family. With 322 pages, this edition offers an immersive experience into a tumultuous period, showcasing Sutherland’s ability to weave a captivating saga of love and survival.
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Rome ±320AD finds Cyriaca, the niece of Emperor Constantine, falling in love with a Joshua, a gladiator. She is sent to the country house for a respite. Meanwhile, the Germanic tribes are showing their force, raiding of the outlying villages and causing havoc. Tension rises even higher as Ascanius, an older member of the council, and to whom Cyriaca is betrothed, is found a traitor. As soon as Joshua’s freedom is bought, he immediately takes on a mission to follow Cyriaca. But they are not to have a happy ending. The country house is raised to the ground and Cyriaca and Joshua manage an escape, only be captured and traded into slavery. Inevitably, they are separated. Pregnant and alone, Cyriaca travels to her captor’s village, encountering numerous obstacles, language, culture, Roman class distinction and religion. Follow her as she comes full circle to Rome with Gothic friend and family as author Jessie Sutherland weaves a breathtaking saga of romance and adventure in The Senators Daughter: Rome ±320AD
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