Empress of the Seven Hills

Empress of Rome, Book 3

By: Kate Quinn

Narrated by: Elizabeth Wiley

Powerful, prosperous, and expanding ever farther into the untamed world, the Roman Empire has reached its zenith under the rule of the beloved Emperor Trajan. But neither Trajan nor his reign can last forever....

Brash and headstrong, Vix is a celebrated ex-gladiator returned to Rome to make his fortune. The sinuous, elusive Sabina is a senator's daughter who craves adventure. Sometimes lovers, sometimes enemies, Vix and Sabina are united by their devotion to Trajan. Trajan's ambitious Empress has her own plans for Sabina. And the aristocratic Hadrian - the empress' ruthless protégé and Vix's mortal enemy - has ambitions he confesses to no one, ambitions rooted in a secret prophecy.

When Trajan falls, the hardened soldier, the enigmatic empress, the adventurous girl, and the scheming politician will all be caught in a deadly whirlwind of desire and death that may seal their fates and that of the entire Roman Empire....

©2012 Kate Quinn (P)2015 Tantor

Critic reviews

"Quinn handles Imperial Rome with panache." ( Kirkus)

Roman Empire scandals and battles

Felt like I was in Roman during time of Caesars and Empire battles. Characters interesting and strong individuals.

Great story

I thought this was the best book in the series so far. It had a lot of action

The best of the series

This book was just so fantastic. My favorite of the series so far! Cannot wait to listen to the next book. I will be sad once this series is done!

5 mins in AND ITS WONDERFUL!

Would you listen to Empress of the Seven Hills again? Why?

I would listen to both "Mistress of Rome" & "Empress of the 7 Hills" all in one sitting if I could!

Which character – as performed by Elizabeth Wiley – was your favorite?

Vix, is my favorite character with he's vulgar attitude in Elizabeth Wiley's voice (HA!)

Likable flawed characters

This series , in my pinion , is getting better with each book
It took will power to get used to the narrator and make it through the first half of the first book ( Daughters of Rome- the female characters sounded daft )
The books and the narrator are getting better and better
Good insight to history ( made prettier of course )
And semi predictable , but enjoyable story