{"product_id":"9788419327956","title":"Watching the fire","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWatching the Fire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA novel that rescues from oblivion the memory of Sister Lelia, possibly the only Hispanic vestal in ancient Rome. Through her eyes, the author brings us into the intimacy of the Temple of Vesta, a space where the everyday and the sacred intertwine, and where silence and secrets are as powerful as the fire they guard. A work that invites reflection on the role of women in history and the power of the unspoken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel follows Lelia, a young Hispanic woman who decides to take her place in the world by entering the House of the Vestals in Rome. There, she discovers that the life of these priestesses, revered for their guardianship of the sacred fire, is made of silence and secrets. Through her experience, the work explores the duality between the spiritual and the earthly, the mystery of death, and the hidden strength that resides in the feminine. The narrative unveils the forgotten story of women who, despite their power, were erased from collective memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe recovery of the historical memory of the vestals and their role in ancient Rome.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe power of silence and secrets as elements of female resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe duality between the sacred and the everyday in the lives of the priestesses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA woman's search for identity and purpose in a world ruled by men.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe mystery of death and spirituality in the context of the cult of Vesta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers interested in historical fiction that addresses the role of women in antiquity, as well as those who enjoy novels that combine spirituality, mystery, and evocative prose. It is also suitable for those seeking stories that rescue female figures silenced by official history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn intimate and little-known perspective on the life of the vestals in Rome.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the power of silence and secrets as tools for survival.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe recovery of a Hispanic female historical figure, offering a fresh look at antiquity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersive narrative that blends the spiritual with the human, generating a profound reading experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Hermira Martinez, María\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Con M de Mujer Editorial SL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Fiction and related items, classical fiction, historical fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: CON M DE MUJER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: December 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 206\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 267 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatching the Fire offers a careful literary approach to an under-explored historical subject: the life of the vestals from a feminine and personal perspective. The work stands out for its suggestive prose and its ability to create atmosphere, immersing the reader in a world of rituals, silences, and secrets. It is especially attractive to those who value historical fiction with a focus on women's memory and the mysticism of ancient Rome.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES CON M DE MUJER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406780457307,"sku":"9788419327956","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841932795.jpg?v=1781841119","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788419327956","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}