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.
Is there an audiobook?
Yes — the full audiobook is available now on Spotify, Apple Books, Everand, Kobo, and Barnes & Noble. A free Chapter 1 preview (narrated by Eve Hamilton) is also on Spotify and YouTube.