Crownless
Forgotten Queer Histories of Rome by J. H. M. Carlisle. Voices erased by empire — reclaimed in a lyrical mosaic of power, memory, and survival.
Why read it
- A haunting, intimate portrait of erased queer lives in Imperial Rome.
- Lyric prose meets rigorous imagination: beauty as currency, memory as resistance.
- For readers of historical fiction who want depth, voice, and atmosphere.
Synopsis
In Nero's Rome, beauty is a weapon and a sentence. Crownless follows Sporus, Hierocles, and Pythias—three lives bent by power, myth and desire—reimagined from the margins of history. A chorus of lovers, servants, and survivors confronts what it costs to be seen, and what remains when crowns turn to dust.
Details
- Formats: Paperback • eBook
- ISBN (paperback): 9781918177008
- ISBN (ebook): 9781918177015
- Available on: Amazon, Apple Books, Google Play, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Waterstones
- Language: English
- Publisher: Rondanini Publishing
- Author: J. H. M. Carlisle
Soundtrack
Listen to the companion theme: Silent Dusk of Rome.
Extras
FAQ
Where can I buy digital editions?
Available on all major online bookstores: Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Google Play, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Waterstones, and more. Use the Books2Read link to find your favourite store, or get the PDF+EPUB bundle on Gumroad.
Are signed copies available?
Yes — limited signed paperbacks via PayPal. Click Buy signed copy to order.
Can I preview the book?
Yes — read the free sample flipbook or listen to the first chapter as an audiobook preview on Spotify or YouTube, narrated by Eve Hamilton. The Collector's Edition includes author commentary.