Historical Romance Novel Ancient Rome [In the Shadow of Lions]

Two Sisters, One Fate: A Journey of Love, Survival, and Faith in Ancient Rome

In the heart of Rome, danger lurks around every corner as whispers of a new religion spread through the streets. For two orphaned sisters, Tryphosa and Tryphena, life is precarious—they are unmarried, without protection, and deeply devoted to their faith in the mysterious new teachings of Jesus. With the tell-tale symbol of the fish hidden discreetly behind their ears, they live in constant fear of discovery.

When a sudden upheaval leaves them without a home or livelihood, Phosa and Phena are forced to make choices that will define their future. Faced with a hostile and uncertain world, they must navigate a city teeming with political intrigue and threats to their survival, all while grappling with questions about their faith. But it is the unexpected arrival of two captivating men—each with their own secrets—that turns their lives upside down and tests not only their hearts but their resolve.

As romance kindles amid the chaos, the sisters must confront the ultimate question: Is their faith strong enough to sustain them, or will love lead them down a different path?

In her enthralling debut, Hazel Dains delivers a tale of passion, betrayal, and courage set against the dramatic backdrop of ancient Rome, where faith, love, and survival are intertwined in ways that will captivate listeners from beginning to end.