by Lester Patterson
Introduction
"Runaway Virgin" is the story of a young woman, Severina Ovicula, who lived 1,800 years ago, during the time of Imperial Rome (210 AD). She was a priestess of the Temple of Vesta; one of the six Vestal Virgins. She was more a woman of today than of her own time. She was a celebrity in Rome by virtue of her title. But what is the use of celebrity if you can't find love. Not to mention intimacy which for her was forbidden. Something had to give, and it does.
The plot will leave you guessing from one chapter to the next as the pages in this story turn themselves. You are likely to be finished in one or two sittings. This novella is written to entertain and thrill. The Romans were an interesting society. If you know nothing about Roman civilization that will change between the covers of this book. There are some profound spiritual messages woven into the narrative as well. Although they are delivered in a low-key way. A beautiful tale of love, devotion to duty, and family.
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ReplyDeleteThe mark of a good writer is attention to detail. Good job Lester.
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