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Violence
Some
A child is in danger; murder; non-graphic violence
Language
Some
Earthy, witty language; mild profanity
Sexual Content
Barely any
References to Roman religious practices involving sexual purity; otherwise minimal
Substance Use
Barely any
Wine; Roman period norms
Emotional Intensity
Some
A child's genuine fear and danger; themes of religious conspiracy and institutional power
What this book is about
A young girl approaches Marcus Didius Falco in the street, terrified that her family plans to sacrifice her to fulfil a religious obligation connected to the Vestals. No one believes her—but Falco does. His investigation takes him inside Rome's priestly colleges and the competitive world of Vestal Virgin selection, uncovering a conspiracy that puts the girl's life genuinely at risk.
Notes for sensitive readers
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A child is in mortal danger throughout
Roman religious institutions and their authority over individuals depicted
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