Good Historical Fiction - Ancient Rome
Explore the best historical fiction books set in Ancient Rome. Dive into captivating novels that bring Roman history to life with rich storytelling and vivid details.

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The October Horse
by Colleen McCullough
With her renowned storytelling gifts in full force, Colleen McCullough delivers a breathtaking novel that proves once again that she is the top historical novelist …

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Caesar's Women
by Colleen McCullough
New York Times bestselling author Colleen McCullough re-creates an extraordinary epoch before the mighty Republic belonged to Julius Caesar—when Rome's noblewomen were his greatest conquest. …


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Antony and Cleopatra
by Colleen McCullough
A historical fiction that tells of love, politics, and power as Cleopatra brings Antony to her court and fights to ensure that Julius Caesar's son …


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Grass Crown
by Colleen McCullough
New York Times bestselling author Colleen McCullough returns us to an age of magnificent triumphs, volcanic passions, and barbaric cruelties. Throughout the Western world, great …

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Fortune's Favorites
by Colleen McCullough
With incomparable storytelling skill, New York Times bestselling author Colleen McCullough brings Rome alive in all her majesty—and illuminates the world of those favored by …
