JULIA PRIMA
A Roma Nova Novel
by Alison Morton
“You should have trusted me. You should have given me a choice.”
AD 370, Roman frontier province of Noricum. Neither wholly married nor wholly divorced, Julia Bacausa is trapped in the power struggle between the Christian church and her pagan ruler father.
Tribune Lucius Apulius’s career is blighted by his determination to stay faithful to the Roman gods in a Christian empire. Stripped of his command in Britannia, he’s demoted to the backwater of Noricum – and encounters Julia.
Unwittingly, he takes her for a whore. When confronted by who she is, he is overcome with remorse and fear. Despite this disaster, Julia and Lucius are drawn to one another by an irresistible attraction.
But their intensifying bond is broken when Lucius is banished to Rome. Distraught, Julia gambles everything to join him. But a vengeful presence from the past overshadows her perilous journey. Following her heart’s desire brings danger she could never have envisaged…
Praise for Julia Prima:
“This was a fun, thrilling read set in ancient Rome and I am already starting the second in this foundation series!”
~ A.M. Swink, award-winning author of Venator
“JULIA PRIMA is an exciting, fast-paced romantic adventure. Our heroine is feisty, doesn't mince her words, and nearly falls into several traps laid out for her due to her daring nature. She is used to taking what she wants, and so has to learn a few lessons on her journey.”
~ Cathie Dunn, bestselling author of Love Lost in Time
“This is a stunning historical novel set in the 4th century. Morton's descriptions of the countryside on Julia's journey are magnificent, and you feel as if you are traveling along with her.”
~ Historical Novel Society, Editor's Choice
Thank you for featuring JULIA PRIMA. This story was a departure for me personally, but set in a period usually neglected in stories about the #RomanEmpire. A challenge, but a fascinating one.
ReplyDeleteYou're very welcome, Alison. All your hard work and research paid off, as you brought Julia and her era to life. :-)
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