We are absolutely thrilled to welcome three distinguished authors here at Hatchards this evening to discuss some of the remarkable women of the ancient world…
Jane Draycott is the author of Fulvia: The Woman Who Broke All the Rules in Ancient Rome
Using original sources to piece together Fulvia's life and sort fact from fiction, historian Jane Draycott also explores the role of women more generally as Rome transitioned from a republic to the dictatorship of the Roman Empire. A fascinating take on an endlessly popular period of history.
Kaarina Parker is the author ofFulvia
The daughter of a wealthy but unimportant Roman family, Fulvia longs for a life of intrigue and influence. When her father dies, she makes her way to the city of Rome. Marrying the aristocratic Clodius, she is drawn into a world of debauchery – but her ambition steers them towards politics, and power.
Natasha Solomons is the author ofCleopatra
Cleopatra, Egyptian Princess and favoured daughter of the Pharoah, grows up amongst the scrolls in the great library of Alexandria, longing for the chance one day to write her own story. Years later, when the great Caesar arrives from Rome, she realises he could be the key to her salvation…
It promises to be a fascinating evening! Do come along if you are able!
