Sword of the Gladiatrix

by Faith L Justice

Overview

Two women. Two swords. One victor. An action-packed tale that exposes the brutal underside of Imperial Rome, "Sword of the Gladiatrix" brings to life unforgettable characters and exotic settings. From the far edges of the Empire, two women come to battle on the hot sands of the arena in Nero's Rome: Afra, scout and beast master to the Queen of Kush; and Cinnia, warrior-bard and companion to Queen Boudica of the British Iceni. Enslaved, forced to fight for their lives and the Romans' pleasure; they seek to replace lost friendship, love, and family in each other's arms. But the Roman arena offers only two futures: the Gate of Life for the victors or the Gate of Death for the losers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780692386491
Publisher:	Raggedy Moon Books
Publication date:	05/07/2015
Series:	Gladiatrix , #1
Pages:	262
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.55(d)

About the Author

FAITH L. JUSTICE is a science geek and history junkie, which is reflected in her writing. Her short stories and poems have appeared in such publications as "The Copperfield Review", "Beyond Science Fiction and Fantasy", and the "Circles in the Hair" anthology. Faith has published in such venues as "Salon.com", "Writer's Digest", "The Writer", and "Bygone Days". She's an Associate Editor for "Space & Time Magazine", a frequent contributor to "Strange Horizons", and co-founded a writer's workshop more years ago than she cares to admit. To contact Faith, read her essays and interviews, or get a sneak preview of her historical novels, visit her website at faithljustice.com.

Editorial Reviews

"Justice's sure-footed pacing and excellent ear for dialogue [is] especially effective in bringing her two main characters to life...Through Justice's prose, we really feel what it was like to attend gladiatorial games in a Roman arena, and the author's research also comes in handy in giving great depth to the native beliefs of both Cinnia and especially Afra. By the exciting close of the novel, readers will care very much about both these women - fans of Roman historical fiction should not miss this title."-Historical Novel Society

"An amazing and totally original and unique novel. Such a strong range of female characters are depicted: courageous, brave, cunning, deadly, deceitful; a complete gambit of credible and totally believable women. Countries are traveled, religions explained, rituals rationalized; all this while a relationship between two dominant females unfolds...If you are looking for a novel to pique your historic interest while keeping you transfixed with an audacious narrative then this book will not disappoint."-Inked Rainbow Reads

"I was gripped by Faith's great writing style-and hardly put it down until I reached the end. The two heroines are memorable and original and Faith has achieved the difficult challenge of making me care even about the minor characters. The love scenes were handled sensitively and provide a counterpoint to the inevitable savagery of the gladiatorial arena. Highly recommended."-Writing Desk

"...an enthralling read. The author balanced a good paced plot with interesting and memorable characters. It was refreshing to read about women warriors. The story is also a romance between two women and their search for love in the midst of a savage time. I would not only recommend it but plan to keep it on my book shelf and re-read in the future. -Book Nerd

If you like books on Ancient Rome then I highly recommend this one! -Genre Queen

"I really enjoyed the attention that the author gives to historical details as well as creating an interesting and a plausible story of two women falling in love. The story is immersive and one is encouraged to keep going...I am curious about what will happen to the characters in the future." -Svetlana's Reads and Views

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