The Unwilling Vestal

The Unwilling Vestal, a historical novel by Edward Lucas White published in 1918, is set in ancient Rome during the era of the Caesars. It follows Brinnaria, a strong-willed young woman who resists her father's plans to marry her off to an unwanted suitor and faces the threat of becoming a Vestal Virgin. The story highlights her defiance against societal constraints and her struggle for personal choice amidst the rigid expectations of Roman society.