Vestalia
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  • Reads 21
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  • Parts 1
  • Time 7m
Ongoing, First published Nov 22, 2018
Every female of Rome dreamed of being chosen by the goddess Vesta to join her branch in the Religio community, to be accepted as a pure woman of the flame, a sister to the goddess, and a priest of Rome, blessed as an official Vestal Virgin. Antonia had never expected to be chosen, though there was always something about her that set her apart from other young girls. Join Antonia on her journey to finding her true self within the dangerous streets of Ancient Rome.
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