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Bezig met laden... Liberty (editie 2014)door Kim Iverson Headlee, Kim Headlee, Kimberly Iverson
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How hard would you fight for a chance at impossible love? "Epic." ~ Drue's Random Chatter Reviews. From the critically acclaimed, award-winning pen of Kim Iverson Headlee comes the thrilling, poignant tale of love across a vast social divide. Betrayed by her father and sold as payment of a Roman tax debt to fight in Londinium's arena, gladiatrix-slave Rhyddes feels like a wild beast in a gilded cage. Celtic warrior blood flows in her veins, but Roman masters own her body. She clings to her vow that no man shall claim her soul, though Marcus Calpurnius Aquila, son of the Roman governor, makes her yearn for a love she believes impossible. Groomed to follow in his father's footsteps and trapped in a politically advantageous betrothal, Aquila prefers the purity of combat on the amphitheater sands to the sinister intrigues of imperial politics, and the raw power and athletic grace of the flame-haired Libertas to the adoring deference of Rome's noblewomen. When a plot to overthrow Caesar ensnares them as pawns in the dark design, Aquila must choose between the Celtic slave who has won his heart and the empire to which they both owe allegiance. Trusting no man and knowing the opposite of obedience is death, the only liberty offered to any slave, Rhyddes must embrace her arena name, Libertas-and the love of a man willing to sacrifice everything to forge a future with her. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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This is the tale of one woman's struggles, Rhyddes (aka-Liberty) a glaiatrix-slave, sold by her father for a debt owed to a Roman tax collector. "Liberty/Libertas" is the tale of betrayal, intrigue, sacrifice, survival, lust, romance and unrequited love.
Also, meet Marcus Calpurnis Aquila is the son of a Roman governor, "Aquila" or "Eagle" who is falling in love with the noble, Celtic Warrior, Liberty.
While, an interesting tale, some of the language felt a bit out of place for the era, overall, an interesting and satisfying read. Liberty had a hopeless, helpless life, but though it all she kept her soul intact. "Liberty" is a story with many facets, and characters. Well written with an interesting cast of characters. The storyline is rather unique in the premise of young love, lovers who can never be together, for a Gladators' life is to "obey or die". Interesting and intriguing, but at times very frustrating as well. This story is NOT for the faint of heart, some parts of the story was hard to read. This story is at times hard to follow, not easy to read, but overall a unique and entertaining read. If you enjoy Ancient Rome, Historical Romance, a story with many facets, than I would recommend picking up "Liberty".
*Please be warned, this story is NOT for the faint of heart as it does have scenes which includes violence and sexual assault**
*Received for an honest review*
**Cross posted on My Book Addiction and More**
Rating: 4
Heat rating: Hot (involves violence and sexual assault)
Reviewed by: AprilR, courtesy of My Book Addiction and More (