Mother of Rome by Lauren J. A. Bear is a mythological fiction novel published in 2025 available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4gsCrKD

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The story centers around Rhea Silvia, a princess of Latium, who becomes a Vestal Virgin. After being assaulted and becoming pregnant, she is condemned by her uncle, the new King Amulius, and is buried alive. However, she is rescued, transformed into a wolf, and becomes the mother of Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome. The narrative explores themes of family, betrayal, power, and destiny, as Rhea navigates her new life as a wolf and fights to pro ...