The Unwilling Vestal the Unwilling Vestal - Hardcover

The Unwilling Vestal by Edward Lucas White is a historical novel set in ancient Rome. The story follows the life of a young girl named Claudia, who is chosen to become a Vestal Virgin, a priestess of the goddess Vesta. Claudia is reluctant to take on this role, as it requires her to remain celibate for thirty years and devote herself entirely to the service of the goddess. However, she has no choice but to accept the position, as it is considered a great honor and failure to do so would bring shame to her family.As Claudia begins her training and takes on her duties as a Vestal Virgin, she becomes embroiled in a web of political intrigue and power struggles. She discovers that the Vestal Virgins hold a great deal of influence over the Roman government, and that there are those who would use this power for their own gain. Claudia must navigate these dangerous waters while also struggling to maintain her own sense of identity and purpose.Throughout the novel, White paints a vivid picture of life in ancient Rome, from the bustling streets and colorful markets to the grand temples and palaces of the ruling elite. He also explores themes of duty, sacrifice, and the struggle for power that are as relevant today as they were in ancient times.Overall, The Unwilling Vestal is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and anyone interested in the fascinating world of ancient Rome.That day he was returning from an inspection amid a large and gorgeous retinue. Brinnaria had a blurred vision of splendid uniforms and dazzling accoutrements. Her vision was blurred because her eyes filled with tears; she turned hot and cold and almost fainted with emotion, when the Emperor's twenty-four lictors lowered their fasces, the whole procession halted, the escort and the Emperor himself swerved their horses aside to let her pass and remained at the salute until she had passed. The sudden realization of the importance of her official position overwhelmed her.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.