Heiress of Rome

Heiress of Rome

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Her name was Vitatrix, the first empress of Rome. You won't see her in any of the history books, or hear her name in any ballad or song. She isn't even mentioned in myth or legend. Her mark on mankind was erased, because she was a woman. Long ago Rome's emperor died with out a son. His cousin, a roman senator ascended to the throne with out a legitimate heir, or so everyone thought. Fear started to grip the citizens of Rome as new threats rose from every corner of the empire. In the city of Clusium, a daughter that was born to the new roman emperor, hidden by his wife. All of this to protect her from the possible rage and discrimination from her own family. All because she was born a girl. In a world where men rule, can this sole female heir secure her rightful place? Or will her gender pull her down? Raised by the midwife that helped bring her into the world, a young Trix finds out who she truly is. She must return to a family she has never known and save the Roman Empire from anarchy. She must fight a corrupt senator, a secret society, and her own fears of the future. Together with her best friend, Hector, she will learn that not everyone can be trusted. Not all stories have a happy ever after. Will this one?

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The Lost Heiress

Long before before the forces that mold society decided to change history as we know it, a woman reigned in the highest seat in the world as Empress of Rome.She was mistress to all of the known world, a ruler, a warrior, and a woman.Her rise was not easy, her life was even harder, plagued with pain and suffering. This is her story, the untold story of Vitatirx, The First Empress of Rome.In the city of Clusium, a young girl with no mother or father grew up with the most notable healer of their village.So well known was the healer Artemisia that it was rumored she tended to the late Roman emperor in his last days, and by her side as she served the ailing sovereign was the child Vitatrix.

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Tehreem zehra
Does she become the queen in the end or not?
2023-04-23 23:40:18
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Polkae
Wow… I’m just speechless by this novel. The grammars was amazing and the story line was even more fascinating. If I have to rate this, I would call it a hidden gem in goodnovel
2021-09-20 22:23:50
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avidreader
It's so not your normal story. I've been looking for something like this for a while. So happy to have found this book.
2021-09-13 11:28:53
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RedReader
I read this author's works on another platform. I'm expecting great things!
2021-09-13 10:20:51
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Natalie
Amazing!! Good job!
2021-09-07 18:33:05
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angel_a
I love it!!! It's really fast paced and not boring.
2021-09-07 00:07:00
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Idczhen
Hmm, this is definitely not your average novel in goodnovel. Although there are bits that are cliche, it can be ignored since the plot are intriguing.
2021-09-20 22:29:45
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55 Chapters

The Lost Heiress

Long before before the forces that mold society decided to change history as we know it, a woman reigned in the highest seat in the world as Empress of Rome.She was mistress to all of the known world, a ruler, a warrior, and a woman.Her rise was not easy, her life was even harder, plagued with pain and suffering. This is her story, the untold story of Vitatirx, The First Empress of Rome.In the city of Clusium, a young girl with no mother or father grew up with the most notable healer of their village.So well known was the healer Artemisia that it was rumored she tended to the late Roman emperor in his last days, and by her side as she served the ailing sovereign was the child Vitatrix.
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Meeting Destiny

It all felt like a dream. Like a never ending dream. Vitatrix lay on her bed for what felt like hours before she could realize that what had happened the day before was no dream. She was truly the heir to the Roman empire. But would it be possible for her to ascend the throne? Women could not inherit. At least not commoners and peasants. But would she need to wed? Would she be forced to marry a man she has never met? Questions kept flooding her mind. She didn't even know if the citizens of Rome would accept her as their future ruler. And what of her auntie? Would she ever see her again once she was introduced? She would have to face this alone. Then she realized she didn't have to, Hector, her best friend and a noble by birth could accompany her. Trix immediately got up and dressed. She went about fixing her bed when she realized the necklace was under her pillow. She held it in her hand and thought to herself, this necklace symbolizes who I truly am. This was also the only
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A New Life

"From today onward you should get used to being called 'my lady' or 'your highness'. I know it's a stretch Trix but it's the cards you have been dealt." Artemisia scolded Trix as she started to groan at the thought of being called anything other than her name.She had been having lessons with Juliana for the past two days and they left tomorrow at sunrise. The clothing Juliana had ordered made for her were packed and ready to go. She constantly wore the necklace that symbolized her inheritance. She didn't want to but Artemisia and Juliana insisted. They said that it would help her accept the truth. And it would give her a chance to think and realize that she was truly the heiress of the Roman Empire and she had a responsibility to the people.Trix could not help but question her readiness to take on the responsibilities expected of her
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The Journey Home

It was a days journey from Clusium to the city of Rome. They had left at dawn as planned. The guards were all set and General Cato rode at the front of the party. Trix could not help but stare at the man. He it seemed that he was chiseled from marble. With every look he gave Trix she felt like melting. It was something about this mysterious general that attracted her. They came to a halt to rest. She turned her attention to Hector, who was practicing with some of the soldiers. Hector and a young soldier named Gaius quickly became friends because they were of the same age. Like Hector, Gaius had been training to be a soldier of Rome even before he could walk. He was the son of a soldier and a freed female gladiator. Fighting was in his blood."Hey princess maybe it's time you learned to use the pretty dagger I have you." Hector teased."
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Home

Vitatrix was not able to sleep that night. Cato had told her to get some rest before they departed. They immediately buried Juliana's body after the fight. Artemisia held her tight as she kept fighting the tears. Juliana had cared for her just as Artemisia had. She had two mothers growing up and she had lost one. More than anything Trix was worried about Hector. His mother meant everything to him. He barely saw his father and without his mother the closest family he had was his grandfather, the Roman senator Julian. Would the senator accept her friend? He was after all his sole heir.They had buried Juliana in the forest that night. Offerings and prayers had been made. This was no way to put to rest a daughter of a Roman Senator, but they had to make haste. If they did no leave by the next day their enemies could gather their supporters and attack once more.
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The Life of a Princess

Trix and Hector waited nervously for the emperor to speak. The soldiers had returned to their barracks and Artemisia was led by a servant to her chambers."Hector" the emperor began "first I would like to thank you for being a fierce protector and friend of my daughter. Artemisia would write to us about you. Although I had no idea that you were Juliana's son.""Her death breaks my heart. We were friends. We grew up together. Well she was first engaged to Patricius." The empress said gravely.This came as a shock to both Hector and Trix. If the couples had not defied their parents both of them would not exist."The last time I spoke to Juliana we were planning on marrying our children to each other." Eliana chuckled  as she saw th
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Heiress Training

A large feast was held in honor of Trix's declaration as heir. Drink and food flowed freely and all the nobles presented gifts to her, which had been brought up to her chambers by her slaves. She looked over at the crowd from her seat of honor and saw Hector. He was speaking to a woman, the woman was much older than him and yet it did not deter her from flirting with the young boy. Tix felt herself go green with envy. "Daughter." She was snapped out of her thoughts "Why don't you dance with Brutus? He is the younger brother of General Cato and he is himself rising among the ranks of the army." Trix nodded at Eliana and took Brutus' hand. He led her to the center of the hall. As they danced she got a glimpse of Hector and his new lady friend. It seemed as though he was flirting back. She turned her attention back to the dance. "My lady it is quite an honor to meet you." Brutus said as he spun her. "I am still at shock with the world I am suddenly in."
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Heiress Training Part 2

Trix rose early before dawn. Her meal was already waiting at the table and her maids were running around her chambers to prepare what she was to wear. She struggled to get out of bed. She wasn't used to getting up this early. She ate, got dressed, and headed out the door with her maids and guards in tow. The training grounds were behind the palace. It was a wide open space which allowed the soldiers ample space to practice combat and archery. A small building was on the side where they could practice fighting within tight spaces. As Trix and her companions entered the grounds the soldiers formed into their ranks and fell to their knees. At the front was Hector and General Cato. She gestured them to rise and Hector offered his arm to her. They walked side by side with General Cato who then instructed them on their routine. "Every morning, at the break of dawn you will first run around the palace. The emperor was strict about you
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Facing the Senate

They had arrived at the home of Senator Marcius and his wife, lady Livia, for the celebration of he birth of their son Regulus.The party was a great affair. Wine flowed freely and the food was rich and bountiful. The Lady Livia was a distant cousin of the royal family and with the birth of her son, Regulus, presented a contender to the throne.The Senator, his wife, and his aging father had come out of their villa to meet the royal family. To their surprise a young man accompanied the royals. Hector was introduced to them as Senator Julian's grandson and heir.Hector was amazed with the attention given to him despite the royal family's presence. Men and women came up to offer their condolences on his mother's death.As per tradition the men were served wine and the women grape juice. Rich food was served. Pork and beef with fruits and bread. No expense was spared at the birth of the Senator's first son.Hector sat with some young men who had welco
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Healing

Trix was in her room waiting for the doctors. As soon as she recalled everything she told Hector and her parents. But there was still a part of her memory missing. She couldn't remember the day she was kidnapped. Everything about it was a blur. They had returned to the palace and the memory of Juliana's death lingered still fresh in her memory. They had only returned home moments ago. After Juliana's body was retrieved the procession continued out of the city to a large and extravagant burial grounds. It had been owned by the family of Julian for generations and was practically habitable. There were dining areas and stables. There was even a summer home at the edge of the grounds. Juliana's body was cremated at the ustrinae and later on placed in an urn. After prayers were said and offerings made she was interned next to her mother who had died ten years before.The ride back was silent
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