by Tanya Bird
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Finally, there is not a great deal recorded on female gladiators. While evidence points to female gladiators first appearing under Augustus, Augustan authors don’t make reference to them. One theory for this is that the women were likely from lower socio-economic groups—slaves—and would not have been considered worthy of inclusion. We can only imagine their stories.
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I hope you enjoyed imagining this one.
Acknowledgments
I would like to express my gratitude to the many people who contributed to this book. My biggest thanks goes to my readers for taking a chance on a new series. Without you guys, I wouldn’t get to do what I love. Next, a huge thank you to my rock star husband who supports and encourages me even though my writing takes time away from him. I love you to bits. A big thank you to Joanna Walsh from Saltwater Writers for your ongoing feedback and support. A big shout-out to my beta readers, who each brought a unique perspective. Your insights were fabulous. Thank you to Kristin and the team at Hot Tree Editing for polishing the manuscript into something beautiful, and to my proofreader Rebecca Fletcher for catching everything I missed. A round of applause for my cover designer, Domi, from Inspired Cover Designs, for this gorgeous cover. And finally, a huge thank you to my Launch Team for your encouragement, honest reviews, and being the final set of eyes on my work. You guys are amazing.
Also by Tanya Bird
The Companion series
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The Royal Companion #1
The Common Girl#2
The Majestic Impostor #3
The King’s Obsession #4
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Roman Hearts series
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A Gladiator’s Oath #1
A Charioteer’s Promise #2
