Savannah Thorne

Hilary Mantel meets Madeline Miller in this tale of power, devotion, and madness, where myth and memory collide—and a woman’s voice cuts through an empire.

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Drusilla never expected to become the most dangerous secret in Rome.

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When her father dies under suspicious circumstances, she is thrust into a world of shifting alliances, religious symbolism, and brutal ambition. Her bond with her brother Gaius—later called Caligula—is forged in love and grief but darkens as he rises. As the empire tilts toward chaos, Drusilla must determine whether to remain at her brother’s side—or vanish entirely.

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The first in a planned two-book cycle, Drusilla blends classical drama with contemporary resonance, exploring trauma, agency, and identity in a world that makes gods of men—and myths of women.