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To Be Wolves (Vesta Shadows Series, Book 2) (Vesta Shadows Trilogy) (The Vestal Virgins, 2) Hardcover – October 26, 2021

by Debra May Macleod (Author)
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Book Two in the Vesta Shadows Series--The Gripping Sequel to Brides of Rome

While Caesar rules the world, the Vestal Virgins wield hidden power.

In the stratified world of ancient Rome, there are citizens and slaves, soldiers and senators, priests and priestesses -- and Caesar Augustus rules them all. Yet his authority holds only as long as the people believe the gods of Rome support him, particularly the beloved goddess of the home and hearth, Vesta.

As chief Vestal Virgin, Pomponia continues to devote her life to protecting her order and the eternal flame of Vesta. She has risen to a position of esteem in Rome and is a valued member of Caesar's inner circle. But now a contagion ravages the city and tension rises among Rome's inhabitants.

While she struggles to manage the Vestal order and maintain the favor of the goddess, Pomponia must now face a malevolent nobleman, Soren, whose machinations against her threaten not just her friendship with Caesar, but everything she loves.

In To Be Wolves, Book Two in The Vesta Shadows series, Debra May Macleod takes us back to her richly crafted and meticulously researched vision of ancient Rome, artfully re-created with both historical and all-new characters, from conniving elites to celebrity slaves. An even bolder offering than its predecessor, this gripping sequel to Brides of Rome explores an even darker side of Rome.

The Vesta Shadows trilogy spans decades, from 45 BCE to 14 CE. It follows the life of the Vestal priestess Pomponia Occia, who is inspired by the real Vestal Occia who lived during this time, serving in the Temple of Vesta for more than fifty years. Set during the tumultuous years that saw the fall of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire under Augustus -- and beyond -- it dramatizes some of the major historical events that occurred during her lifetime while simultaneously bringing ancient Rome to life with fast-paced, engrossing, and visceral storylines played out by a striking cast of characters.

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DEBRA MAY MACLEOD is an author of historical fiction focusing on the ancient Roman religion of Vesta and the Vestal Virgins. She is privileged to have been invited to participate in research excursions in the Forum Romanum, the Forum of Caesar and Imperial Fora, including places inaccessible to the general public, and informs her writing and work with this invaluable perspective. Debra has a bachelor of arts (English, classics) as well as a law degree. She lives in Canada with her husband and son, visiting Italy often for research (and sun).

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Blackstone Publishing; Unabridged edition (October 26, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 350 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1094000272
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1094000275
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.5 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 1 x 9.5 inches
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Debra May Macleod is an author of action-packed, intelligent historical fiction featuring the Vestal Virgins of ancient Rome. Her novels dramatize major legendary and historical events while simultaneously bringing ancient Rome to life with engrossing, visceral storylines played out by a striking cast of characters.

Her trilogy The First Vestals of Rome is set in the 8th century BCE and dramatizes the legendary lives of the founding Vestal Virgins of ancient Rome.

Her trilogy The Vesta Shadows takes place from 45 BCE to 14 CE and follows the life of the Vestal priestess Pomponia Occia, who is inspired by the real Vestal Occia who lived during this time—the years that saw the fall of the Republic and the rise of the Empire, and beyond.

Debra has a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Juris Doctor. She welcomes readers to visit her website at DebraMayMacleod.com.

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Sally M. Duffy
5.0 out of 5 stars informative
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2023
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Informative and fast moving novel of Ancient Rome in which the Vestal Virgins play the main role. Well written and the author has done her homework. Fun historical fiction
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Ashley
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping Historical Fiction Novel
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2021
Wow! This book is amazing! It is intriguing, gripping, haunting, moving, and so much more. Whenever I picked up "To Be Wolves", I was whisked back in time to Ancient Rome, and went on such an emotional journey with this story.

This is the second book in Debra May Macleod's "The Vesta Shadow" series, and she truly is such an incredible writer who immerses the reader in the world of the book from the first page to the last. Her writing style is visceral, vivid, enthralling, and meticulously researched. I could envision each moment, and often forgot that I was at home reading a book. I can only begin to imagine how much thought she put into each moment throughout this novel. Ms. Macleod seamlessly blends history and fiction together, and I had such a difficult time putting this book down.

As Octavian, emperor of Rome, lays incredibly ill from a sickness that is spreading throughout Rome, his wife Livia's mind turns to what will happen if her husband dies, and what that will mean for her and her son. High Priestess Pompania continues to protect the eternal flame of Vesta, and tries to keep herself and the other vestal virgins safe. As things around her continue to become more and more dangerous, Pompania must deal with new threats, as well as older ones. I do not want to discuss too much of the plot in this review due to spoilers, so, I will simply say this book is a must-read that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Many moments had me holding my breath.

Every character throughout this book helps to move the story and plot in one way or another. At times difficult to read due to what occurs, Ms. Macleod's storytelling made me feel like I was right there with the characters witnessing everything happen. From the sights, sounds, and smells, everything is so descriptively told that I truly felt engrossed in the world of the book.

Ancient Rome is one of my favorite time periods to read a story set in, as well as one of my favorite time periods to learn about. I truly feel like I learn so much from Ms. Macleod's books, which include being about the Roman gods and goddesses, historical figures, Ancient Roman customs, and many other things too.

If you enjoy historical fiction, I highly recommend this book! It kept me turning the pages into the early hours of the morning to see what would happen next, and I am eagerly awaiting the next book that the author writes in this incredible series.

Thank you so much to Blackstone Publishing for the ARC of this book, it is incredible! All opinions expressed in this review are my own.
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CL Henle
5.0 out of 5 stars Great series of books
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 28, 2023
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Although there are historical inaccuracies this series of books are a great read and really gives you an insight into Roman life
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Ludovica
5.0 out of 5 stars Bewitching
Reviewed in Italy on February 10, 2022
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The second book of the Vesta Shadows series is amazing. In this novel the politics of the Roman Empire entangle with the private lives of some of its most powerful characters, as well as with those of slaves. Above and within everything, the Vestal order and the Vestalis Maxima Pomponia. I love this series, and I'm not easy to please when it comes to historical novels. But this is so original, evocative and enthralling that the most difficult part is put it down and go to sleep!
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Married to she who must be obeyed
5.0 out of 5 stars Cracking Good Book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 18, 2022
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To be honest, I wasnt expecting much and as a man who is firmly a fan of Roman period fiction written by men I brought the first in the series Brides of Rome expecting I thought it was going to be a bit Mills & Boon 'ish' but would pass the time on a flight home from Barbados. Honestly the plot just gripped me, devious political manoeuvring , plot lines that gave life to the people of Rome and told their stories , the plight of being a slave, everything neatly woven layer by layer to leave you wanting more. I immediately read To Be wolves afterwards and at 11pm last night finished it and immediately ordered the next in the series Empire of Iron before switching the lights off to go to sleep. I thoroughly recommend this series. Enjoy
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5.0 out of 5 stars continuation
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 26, 2022
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great book as a follow up to number one again set out very similar to book 1 enjoyed the trip round rome and area
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