Summary
Aemelia reflects upon her unchosen path in life, and her own act of rebellion, which has seals her fate: The reader first meets Aemelia suffering for her transgression by being buried alive in a chamber.
Using flashbacks, [Sherri Smith] creates a compelling memoir of Aemelia's life to that point. The novel is well-researched, as evidenced by its copious historical details. Aemelia's narration becomes intensely personal, as she relives her emotional experiences with the clarity of hindsight.A wannabe revolutionary, Lysander echos Tullia's yearnings for an improved future. Through him, Aemelia gets her first real taste of freedom by breaking the rules, including her vow of chastity, and aiding in a plot to overthrow of Rome, the empire she serves.See the full content of this document
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Enthralling Depiction of Vestal Virgins of Rome
A Virgin's Tale
By Sherri SmithSimon & Schuster UK, 432 pages, $20An enthralling depiction of a life unknown in the modern world, A Virgin's Tale is Winni...See the full content of this document
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