Locusta (the Poisoned Empire Duology, Book 1) by Dexter, Emily
Locusta (the Poisoned Empire Duology, Book 1) by Dexter, Emily

Locusta (the Poisoned Empire Duology, Book 1)

Circe meets The Lost Apothecary in the first book of this historical fantasy duology featuring Ancient Rome's...
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Author: Emily Dexter
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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Locusta (the Poisoned Empire Duology, Book 1) by Dexter, Emily

Locusta (the Poisoned Empire Duology, Book 1)

$22.78
Locusta (the Poisoned Empire Duology, Book 1) by Dexter, Emily

Locusta (the Poisoned Empire Duology, Book 1)

$22.78
Author: Emily Dexter
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Description
Circe meets The Lost Apothecary in the first book of this historical fantasy duology featuring Ancient Rome's most infamous poisoner who changed the course of history to save the woman she loved.

Born in the ancient region of Gaul, Locusta is the last of her kind--a Druid whose communion with the spirit world grants her the dangerous gift of identifying and wielding deadly substances. When Roman soldiers attack her home and slaughter her mother, Locusta is captured and enslaved, taken to the heart of the empire where political plots abound and death commands a high price. Guided by Arawn, the god of death, she must learn to survive within the brutal, glittering world of ancient Rome.

Her strange talents soon catch the attention of the Roman elite, and she becomes ensnared in a double life--poisoner by night for the cunning Antonia Augusta, and lady-in-waiting by day to Livia, the Emperor's ambitious cousin. As Locusta plants the seeds of revenge against those who destroyed her home, her connection with Livia deepens into a passionate, forbidden romance that threatens them both. Surrounded by danger and deceit, Locusta's poisons become their only protection against the increasingly unstable Emperor Caligula and the enemies lurking in every shadow.

Locusta reimagines the rise of one of history's most complex women through a lens of myth, power, and feminine rage. Rich with ruthless twists, deadly magic, and a sapphic love story that burns from sweet to spicy, this is a story of survival, defiance, and the dangerous alchemy of love and death in a world ruled by men.

Author: Emily Dexter
Publisher: Hay House LLC
Published: 09/15/2026
Pages: 368
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.50w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9798318604027

About the Author
Emily Dexter is a writer and creator exploring the intersection of history, mysticism, and the human spirit. She has built an international audience sharing insights on history, mythology, and the unseen forces shaping our lives through social media and her sold out international retreats. When not doing magic, reading, or creating you can find her somewhere in the forests of Lake Tahoe, with her three children, wonderful husband, and stick hoarding dragon dog. Visit her online at @likerofwords on TikTok or Instagram or at www.emilydexterauthor.com.
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