About the Book
Book: The Daughter of Rome (The Emissaries Book 3)
Author: Angela Hunt
Genre: FICTION / Christian / Biblical
Release date: March 4, 2025
In Nero’s Rome, Calandra helps her father, a renowned sculptor, complete the most significant commission of his illustrious career. But then a catastrophic fire nearly destroys the imperial city, leaving Calandra reliant on a group of Christians–unusual individuals unlike any she has encountered before. Intrigued by their worship of the Son of an invisible God, Calandra grapples with her mistrust, only to find herself indebted to these believers as they help her rebuild her shattered world.
When Emperor Nero begins constructing his opulent Golden House, the people of Rome grow resentful, suspecting him of starting the fire in order to clear the land for his immense palace. Needing a scapegoat, Nero points at those who follow the Jewish Messiah, forcing Calandra to make an impossible choice between right and wrong, friends and family, love and death.
Book Excerpt
Father snorted. “You are far too perceptive for a girl your age. Are you certain you will not entertain a suitor? Several men have approached me.”
“Would you lose your apprentice?” I shifted to avoid his gaze. “I do not want to marry yet. Here I have work and protection. I need nothing else.”
“A father is not a husband,” he said, his voice softening. “And I am no longer young. You should be thinking of a family instead of sculptures and paints.”
“I am your daughter.” I smiled as I spread the gorgeous color over the raised stones sculpted on Cronus’s sandals. “How could I think of anything but sculptures and paints?”
“But I am no longer young. If you do not marry, what will you do when I am gone?”
I cleaned the smudged edge with a fingertip. “I am a daughter of Rome,” I said, “so I will trust the gods of Rome for my future.”
“I would argue, but I am hungry. Is it not time for you to prepare dinner?”
“I will soon.” I spoke the words reflexively, though I did not intend to quit just yet. The statue had received only one coat of paint, and it would need at least two. Marble was absorbent and made even thirstier in the summer heat.
I frowned as a strong gust blew through the open window and rattled a stack of papyri on Father’s desk. If I did not hurry, my paints would dry too quickly and crack.
“I will finish soon,” I called, quickening my brushstrokes. “Then we shall eat.”
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About the Author
Angela Hunt is a New York Times bestselling author of more than 160 books, with nearly 6 million copies sold worldwide. Angela’s novels have won or been nominated for the RWA RITA Award, the Christy Award, the ECPA Christian Book Award, and the HOLT Medallion. Four of her novels have received ForeWord Magazine‘s Book of the Year Award, and Angela is the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from both the Romantic Times Book Club and ACFW. Angela holds doctorates in biblical studies and theology. She and her husband make their home in Florida with mastiffs and chickens.