Fulvia (fulvia Book 1)

By (author) Parker, Kaarina
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A STORY ABOUT FEMALE AMBITION, LEARNING WHERE TRUE POWER LIES, AND EXACTLY WHAT IT COSTS.

''Compelling, relatable characters and a brilliant voice'' CONN IGGULDEN
''A tale of power-play, political hope and women''s inner strength'' ELYSE JOHN
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Fulvia is the daughter of a wealthy but unimportant Roman family.

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A STORY ABOUT FEMALE AMBITION, LEARNING WHERE TRUE POWER LIES, AND EXACTLY WHAT IT COSTS.

''Compelling, relatable characters and a brilliant voice'' CONN IGGULDEN
''A tale of power-play, political hope and women''s inner strength'' ELYSE JOHN
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Fulvia is the daughter of a wealthy but unimportant Roman family. Raised in the countryside, she longs for a life of intrigue and influence. When her father dies and her inheritance is threatened, Fulvia makes her way to the city of Rome to secure her future.

There she marries a young aristocrat named Clodius, who is more interested in partying with his hedonistic friends than politics. Fulvia is drawn into their world of debauchery, and learns just how precarious the balance of power in the Republic is. Her ambition drives them both to political power that draws the attention of the senate, and more seedy underworld opponents. But Rome is a dangerous place, and power can become notoriety overnight. Fulvia soon learns just how high the stakes really are, and that her ambitions may come at a terrible cost.

TO RULE A RULER - the sequel to FULVIA by Kaarina Parker - will be publishing in 2026...

Biographical note:

Kaarina Parker was born in Aotearoa, New Zealand. She has a BA (with Honours) from the University of Melbourne in history and feminist film theory and a Master of Creative Writing from Auckland University of Technology. She has a particular love for the extraordinary, largely uncredited, women of the late Roman Republic. Kaarina also has an established career as a fashion model, and is a voice for diversity in the fashion industry in Australia and New Zealand.

She is the author of Fulvia, published in 2025.

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FULVIA is a story about female ambition, learning where true power lies, and exactly what it costs.
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Author is half-Irish and half-Maori. She has dual citizenship.
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The market for feminist ancient historical retellings remains buoyant and the story of FULVIA hasn''t been told yet. A non-fiction book about Fulvia by Jane Draycott published in 2025 so she seems to be having a moment. Elodie Harper has a Fulvia book coming in 2026 so we are the first to market in terms of fiction.
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Well connected author who will be able to accrue endorsements in this space.