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A widow’s ambition ignites a Roman power struggle for an empire.

To Rule a Ruler

Fulvia returns in this bold, feminist historical epic of ambition, empire and legacy in ancient Rome

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  • Paperback

    368 pages

  • Release Date

    1 July 2026

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Summary

Praise for Kaarina Parker:

“Compelling, relatable characters and a brilliant voice” - CONN IGGULDEN

“A tale of power-play, political hope and women’s inner strength” - ELYSE JOHN

Fulvia is now a wealthy young widow, with more than gold to her name. In the wake of her husband’s death, she has captured the love and loyalty of the people. And the men who rule Rome have begun to understand just how formidable she has become. There are those who fear her an…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781786587459
ISBN-10:1786587459
Author:Kaarina Parker
Publisher:Bonnier Books Ltd
Imprint:Manilla Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:368
Release Date:1 July 2026
Weight:250g
Dimensions:23mm x 131mm x 200mm
A-Format
B-Format
To Rule a Ruler by Kaarina Parker - ISBN: 9781786587459
131 × 200 mm
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A4
mm / in
About The Author

Kaarina Parker

Kaarina Parker was born in Aotearoa, New Zealand. She holds a BA (with Honours) in history and feminist film theory from the University of Melbourne and a Master of Creative Writing from Auckland University of Technology.

Parker has a particular interest in the extraordinary, and largely uncredited, women of the late Roman Republic. She also has an established career as a fashion model and is a vocal advocate for diversity within the fashion industry in Australia and New Zealand.

She is the author of Fulvia, published in 2025.

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