Saronia: A Romance of Ancient Ephesus

Ancient Ephesus rises in marble and menace around Saronia, a slave girl whose quiet dignity conceals a fierce yearning for freedom. The Temple of Diana looms over bustling markets where identities shift like shadows, and Saronia moves through this world of stunning architecture and dangerous politics, owned by the glamorous Venusta but watched with venom by Venusta's daughter Nika. Here, in a city where divine worship and human intrigue intertwine, Saronia must navigate jealousy, ambition, and her own uncertain fate. The novel paints Ephesus with vivid detail, but its true power lies in the emotional weight of a woman grasping for autonomy in a world that sees her only as property. It's a story of longing, identity, and the courage it takes to claim oneself when everything conspires to deny it.