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The Mark of Rome

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Reads 14,837
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Parts 32
Time 5h 17m

ancient ancientrome emperor gladiator historical king mature roman romance rome sacrifice warrior youngadult

164 A.D. 

              In the golden age of the Roman Empire, the young, penniless Esther finds herself in the company of the soft-spoken warrior Marius Libo, kin to the very emperor himself. 
             Desperate after her mother's death, Marius catches Esther's eye in the marketplace, dressed in full centurion garb. With a careful eye, she finds his weakness to be the solution to her own plight. 

Together, they agree to sacrifice their freedom for the sake of what Romans value most: pride and family.All Rights Reserved

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Beneath the Colosseum

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