Daughters of Palatine Hill

Daughters of Palatine Hill | Phyllis T Smith

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A lovely light, invigorating read (along with prequel: I am Livia) style of writing is really easy to follow and keeps you captivated. A great story told through the perspective of 3 women central in Augustus Caesar‘s life. I felt the characters and their feelings and was able to explore their decisions which i always appreciate in any book. Recommended!

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Interesting and enjoyable look at events from the differing viewpoints of three women in Augustus's household

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rwmg

Daughters of Palatine Hill | Phyllis T Smith

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TheBookKeepers I really enjoyed this book! Read it on a whim bc it was a free kindle book. Hope you enjoy it too 🌺 5y

rwmg @TheBookKeepers I'm expecting to, I really liked her previous book about Livia.

I Am Livia

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Crazeedi

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4 ⭐ this is the sequel to "I am Livia". It continues the story of Livia(Augustus wife) and also Selene (Cleopatra's daughter) and Julia (Cesaer Augustus' daughter. Each chapter is one of their voices. I really enjoyed! The intrigue and politics of that time, makes one think of present, if we take our liberty for granted.

Cathythoughts Nice review.... must investigate & find the first book 👍🏻♥️ 5y

Crazeedi @Cathythoughts they are good! 5y

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Daughters of Palatine Hill | Phyllis T Smith

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TheBookKeepers Thank you! @Crazeedi & @Soubhiville 5y

Crazeedi @TheBookKeepers I just ordered the tagged book btw! 5y

TheBookKeepers Yay!! Hope you love it as much as I did! @Crazeedi 5y

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I love tales steeped in history. Roman history was primarily recorded by men w/ political motivations, so many exact events are debated still today. The author is phenomenal at sticking close w/ history, but adding a believable account of what inspired events.

This is the 2nd book in a series, I never did read the 1st. This novel stands on its own nicely. I would recommend for those who enjoy Roman historical fiction & don't mind romantic plots.

TheBookKeepers This story starts w/ the celebration in Rome following the conquering of Cleopatra & Mark Antony, w/ their daughter &son being paraded in Chains by Tavius Caesar. The reader experiences the POV from this daughter (Selene), the wife of Tavius (Livia), & Tavius‘s only true daughter (Julia). 5y

Crazeedi This keeps popping up like I should read it, now I must look for it. Maybe find the first one too 5y

Crazeedi I love books steeped in history too 5y

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TheBookKeepers @Crazeedi I‘ve heard the first one was good too! I think it‘s called “I am Livia” This one was a free kindle book I‘ve had for a while and read it on a whim, and surprisingly loved it!

I Am Livia

Crazeedi @TheBookKeepers well #blameitonlitsy, I just ordered both of them!!! 🙄😁 5y

TheBookKeepers Hahaha yay!! @Crazeedi 📚 5y

Crazeedi @TheBookKeepers I'll let you know if the first one is good! I can even pass it on to you if you want. Just remind me! 5y

TheBookKeepers Ok! 😀 @Crazeedi 5y

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Daughters of Palatine Hill | Phyllis T Smith

This was a free Kindle book I started on a whim & I‘m surprisingly really enjoying it!! Told from multiple POV and set in Rome following the conquering & deaths of Mark Antony & Cleopatra.

rwmg My online reading group is reading this in May. The first in the series was very good so I'm looking forward to it 5y

TheBookKeepers @rwmg ah I wish I had read the first book before this one lol! I didn‘t realize it was a series until about 5 chapters in haha! It‘s great tho! 5y

rwmg The first one

I Am Livia

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TsahaiMakeda

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Great listen on audiobook. Historical fiction with twists, turns, conspiracies, affairs, and murder. Kept me completely engulfed and invested. Wonderful!

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