The Sacred Flame
Paperback
Historical FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781736464014
Publisher: Words of Passion, LLC
Published: Feb 3 2021
Pages: 412
Weight: 1.15
Height: 0.92 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
A reluctant Virgin. A married man on the verge of divorce. A cunning wife who will stop at nothing to protect her home.
The fate of an empire lies within their hands.Ancient Rome, 216 BCFor thirty years, Livia has served Rome as a priestess to the goddess Vesta, guarding the temple's sacred flame. All she wants is retirement, a happy marriage, and peace. Instead, the High Priestess falls ill, Livia assumes leadership, and all her dreams collapse.While the temple flame burns, no harm will come to the city. But against her vows, Livia falls for Gaius, a married equestrian, who wants to shower her with love. Passion awakens a burning desire and Livia's role as High Priestess falters. And Gaius's wife will stop at nothing to keep her marriage intact.As summer comes, Rome is threatened by the invasion of Hannibal and Livia must choose between duty or passion. A choice that might cost her everything.Buy this book to start reading Nanette Littlestone's tale of tragedy and love today!
Praise for The Sacred Flame: Get swept away in this story of forbidden passion that unfolds against an immersive historical setting. The BookLife Prize.
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