December, AD 63
As former gladiator Leonidas approaches his one-year anniversary of freedom, his old trainer, Aemil, asks him to open the upcoming Saturnalian games. But before Leonidas can experience a qualm at feeling the arena's sand under his feet, Nero demands his presence. A senator has been robbed, and Nero commands Leonidas and Cassia to find the thief, at once.
The task proves much more complicated than they anticipate, plunging Leonidas and Cassia into danger once again on the chaotic streets of Ancient Rome.
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Award-winning author Ashley Gardner also writes as New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ashley and national bestselling author, Allyson James. She has written more than fifty novels and novellas in mystery, romance, historical fiction, and urban fantasy. When not researching or writing, she enjoys traveling, cooking, playing guitar, building miniature room settings, hiking, and drinking gourmet teas