Claudia: Daughter of Rome - Antoinette May

I haven't found many historical novels which appeal to me from the Roman era. Maybe it was because this was told by a young woman. Starting from when she was in her teens and continuing into her 20s. As a young girl Claudia had led a privileged life. One where she lives in the lap of luxury, loved by her family and slaves at her beck and call. It isn't long before she discovers that she has the gift of second sight. Her dreams reveal many things. Warnings shown by images dictate some of the troubles which come her way. Sometimes proving too late when she doesn't understand their meanings. Much to her roman parents disapproval ...  Read the complete review

While I enjoy historical fiction, I tend to stay around the English Medieval period so when I came across this book based in the era of Jesus I was intrigued enough to try it. As a Christian I am interested in different authors' interpretation's of the life and death of Jesus Christ and the opening of Claudia: Daughter of Rome pulled me completely into the story as it was a denial from Claudia herself that she had attended 'the crucifixion'. This falsely led me to think that the novel was going to be predominantly based around the circumstances leading to the death of Jesus, and I must admit to being a little miffed when I realised this is just one very small thread in ...  Read the complete review