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The Rose of Rome

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"Livi, you must choose: fleeting riches or a life of lasting purpose?"

Livia Aurelia, the daughter of Senator Tiberius, grows up amidst the splendor of Rome's wealthiest elite. Despite the opulence surrounding her, she feels lost and disconnected from the society her mother cherishes. Urged by her mother to secure her place among the rich and beautiful, Livia reluctantly steps into the dazzling world of Roman high society. Her natural charm and grace soon earn her a sterling reputation and draw her closer to a handsome young nobleman.

Yet, as Livia delves deeper into this glittering life, she is confronted with profound questions that shake her to her core. Faced with a choice between the fleeting allure of wealth and a life of deeper meaning, she must navigate her path with courage and conviction. Will she choose the ephemeral beauty of riches or embrace a life of purpose and fulfillment?

Join Livia on her journey of self-discovery in a world where the lines between duty and desire blur, and one woman's search for truth can change everything.All Rights Reserved

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The Unsung Hero of the Conflict of the Orders by Subraminion

Set in the ancient city of Rome during a time when the Patricians and the Plebeians, the rich and the poor, were fighting, a rebellious girl named Cassia finds herself in a tough situation. She brings herself to the Tyrrhenian Sea to witness something something that she wasn't supposed to, and had only found out about through a note. The Plebeians were behind in the fight for gaining a seat in the government, when Cassia thinks of an idea to help them. But how will she get her ingenious idea across? She was only a 13 year old girl, which meant that in those times, she did not have a say at all in Rome! How would she help the Plebeians to implement the new idea? Read along to find out!

A Whole Different Life (Book I) by TheBluester

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Built to Burn ╱ apply-fiction by -mercvrial

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Love Among the Ruins by Sanam1100

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The Unsung Hero of the Conflict of the Orders

Set in the ancient city of Rome during a time when the Patricians and the Plebeians, the rich and the poor, were fighting, a rebellious girl named Cassia finds herself in a tough situation. She brings herself to the Tyrrhenian Sea to witness something something that she wasn't supposed to, and had only found out about through a note. The Plebeians were behind in the fight for gaining a seat in the government, when Cassia thinks of an idea to help them. But how will she get her ingenious idea across? She was only a 13 year old girl, which meant that in those times, she did not have a say at all in Rome! How would she help the Plebeians to implement the new idea? Read along to find out!