Novelo Logo
Loading
The Covert Crown: A Novel of the Early Roman Republic by Elysha
932-00
Share
Select Chapter...

Synopsis

She has always known she was different — shy, thoughtful, and torn between her Plebeian roots and whispers of an ancient secret that her family refuses to speak of. But when an unexpected tragedy thrusts her into the dangerous political world of the Early Roman Republic, she faces truths that will alter the course of her life — and Rome's history — forever.


As secrets unravel and alliances shift, her quiet, sheltered life spirals into a deadly game of power, survival, and suppressed legacies. Confronting a figure whose ambitions and reputation challenge both her principles and Rome's fragile balance of power, she uncovers the truth about her ancestry. In a society rife with betrayal and shifting loyalties, she must decide whether she can claim the covert crown and fulfill a legacy she never knew was hers.

Read More...

Chapters

6

Word Count

5,796

Read Time

29 mins

Publish Date

4/15/2024

Story Updates

This story has no updates.

Reviews

This story has not been rated yet. Login to review this story.

Advertisement

About Author

Elyse DeBarre

Hi, I'm an archaeologist and medical student with a Master's in Classical Archaeology focussing on Roman archaeology. I'm publishing a few nonfictional archaeological and ancient historical articles and books, mostly related to ancient Rome, and I'm also writing a few historical novels concurrently: most of these including my main series beginning with The Tower of Malatha take place in the Roman Empire and Republic but my Priests and Magi series is based in ancient Greece and Persia during the events leading up to the Persian war you are probably familiar with from the movie, 300. I like many things, including music composing, international travel, hiking, long-distance cycling and dancing. I'm Australian, living in Europe.

Read More...

Visit Profile

Advertisement