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About Vestal Virgin: Chosen For Rome
Product Description Cornelia Cosa is unwillingly chosen to be a Vestal Virgin for thirty years. She begins her training as a novice, learning the ancient rites and rituals to Vesta, dedicating herself to guarding Vesta's flame. Set during the turbulent reign of Emperor Nero in 60 AD, when Rome worshiped many gods and goddesses, there is one sect the Emperor will not accept; a new group called the Jesus Followers. Led by Paul, under house arrest, Nero perceives them as a threat to Rome and begins to scapegoat those suspected as being a part of the Cult of the Nazarene. When Cornelia sneaks out one night with her fellow Vestal, Vibidia, to listen to Paul preach, her life will never be the same. And when the augur, Lucius befriends her, she begins to understand how superstitious the Roman people are, and how much credence they give to auguries, signs and omens. Ms. Spada Basto weaves in the ancient legends and mythologies of Rome, alongside many of the festivals and rituals of the Roman people. Based on many true events, Vestal Virgin;Chosen for Rome follows the authentic timeline during the reign of Nero, culminating in the Great Fire of Rome and the fate of the Apostle Paul. Review "In carefully researched and well crafted prose, Basto uses Cornelia as a viewpoint character through which to introduce her readers to the inner world of the vestal virgins. Basto does a very readable, confident job...and Cornelia herself is a lovable, headstrong character who will make a deep impression on readers. A solidly grounded, atmospheric evocation of Nero's Rome at a crossroads of faith and crisis." - Excerpt from Kirkus Reviews WINNER- 2020 Next Generation Indie Book Awards for Religious Fiction WINNER- 2020 Next Generation Indie Book Awards for Young New Adult(ages 17 and up) WINNER-2020 New York Book Festival for Spiritual category WINNER-2020 Paris Book Festival for Spiritual/Religious " A vivid evocation of Ancient Rome." -Duncan Eagleson, author of Darkwalker "Basto writes the past with authority and power. I was transported, and so will be her new adult audience." -S.C. Megale, Judge, Next Generation Indie Book Awards.
