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Gladiator of Rome (#1 in Gladiator Series)

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Time 8h 19m

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Rome's hunger for gladiatorial combat has never been greater.   

The passion for novelty in the arena has given rise to a range of warriors but none quite like Krista; sole survivor of her family's brutal murder, Krista is now the property of Commander Niclaus and is sent to train and fight in the arena for his pleasure.

Guided by her friend and mentor Lazarus, Krista's deadly combat skills earn her the adoration of the public and the respect of fellow gladiators; including the mysterious Artorius.

Fighting for her freedom, Krista will do anything to break her chains and kill the Commander who slaughtered her family and put her there.
 
But Krista's pride and skill earn her powerful enemies.  Krista will have to navigate a web of betrayal and pain if she is to overcome being the pawn of other people and win her freedom to avenge her family. 


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From the sands of the arena, the ultimate female warrior will rise.
  
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Book 1 of the 'Gladiator Series' 
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