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Chosen by destiny. Cursed by fate.
On the day that Julius Gaius Caesar crossed the Rubicon to end the Roman republic, the witch women of the Ose tribe had a vision of the future, and what they saw terrified them. To protect the world, they allied with the new dictator of Rome. In return for destroying his enemies and securing his empire, he would allow a single djambe to serve at his side, to use her magic to guard against the encroaching chaos they knew would one day come.
Two hundred years later, Vesper has been chosen to serve as the emperor’s new hand, but first she must master her power, and herself, or fall victim to the encroaching darkness that she was meant to stand against.
Chosen is a prequel to The Last Witch of Rome. An exciting historical fantasy series set at the height of the Roman Empire.
On the day that Julius Gaius Caesar crossed the Rubicon to end the Roman republic, the witch women of the Ose tribe had a vision of the future, and what they saw terrified them. To protect the world, they allied with the new dictator of Rome. In return for destroying his enemies and securing his empire, he would allow a single djambe to serve at his side, to use her magic to guard against the encroaching chaos they knew would one day come.
Two hundred years later, Vesper has been chosen to serve as the emperor’s new hand, but first she must master her power, and herself, or fall victim to the encroaching darkness that she was meant to stand against.
Chosen is a prequel to The Last Witch of Rome. An exciting historical fantasy series set at the height of the Roman Empire.
110 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 30, 2018
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About the author
Rhett Gervais
19 books18 followersRhett's love for all things science fiction grew out of a Sunday morning family tradition of watching Star Trek re-runs on the cbc. His love of storytelling is the result of to many hours as a dungeon master trying to murder his players!
He lives in Pincourt Canada with his wife, daughter, and a crazy calico named Maggie.
If you like gritty, dark science fiction with deep characters you've found your author.
He lives in Pincourt Canada with his wife, daughter, and a crazy calico named Maggie.
If you like gritty, dark science fiction with deep characters you've found your author.
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January 1, 2021
Interesting Story
This is the first book I’ve read in this series. I read that perhaps the series should be read before the prequel. It was a bit slow to get started (to get me invested) but the last part grabbed my attention! The ending was the most dramatic and the first book starts at that high energy level. Although I’ve only read this and the first eight chapters of Apprentice, I see why folks love these books!
This is the first book I’ve read in this series. I read that perhaps the series should be read before the prequel. It was a bit slow to get started (to get me invested) but the last part grabbed my attention! The ending was the most dramatic and the first book starts at that high energy level. Although I’ve only read this and the first eight chapters of Apprentice, I see why folks love these books!
February 14, 2022
Chosen
-A last witch of Rome novella-
By
Rhett Gervais
“It is time you learned your place in this world, for better or worse.”
Beneath a blazing azure sky exists a cruel and unforgiving world. In Rome, empires may be dying, yet magic still flows in one girl’s veins, a force untapped, unguarded. But self-destruction is inevitable if this cannot be harnessed and controlled.
The mercy of her nation depends upon her young shoulders.
“You have so much potential, more than anyone I have ever met, yet you squander it like some Roman spilling wine.”
This is just a taste of what is to become the makings of a young, reluctant warrior, a soul of hope forged in steel.
A very enjoyable story, I award it 4 stars.
Thank you Rhett Gervais for sharing your work with the Book Dragon.
-A last witch of Rome novella-
By
Rhett Gervais
“It is time you learned your place in this world, for better or worse.”
Beneath a blazing azure sky exists a cruel and unforgiving world. In Rome, empires may be dying, yet magic still flows in one girl’s veins, a force untapped, unguarded. But self-destruction is inevitable if this cannot be harnessed and controlled.
The mercy of her nation depends upon her young shoulders.
“You have so much potential, more than anyone I have ever met, yet you squander it like some Roman spilling wine.”
This is just a taste of what is to become the makings of a young, reluctant warrior, a soul of hope forged in steel.
A very enjoyable story, I award it 4 stars.
Thank you Rhett Gervais for sharing your work with the Book Dragon.
June 15, 2022
Chosen is the promising start for the The Last Witch of Rome-series.
Rhett Gervais definitely has an interesting setting and worldbuilding: The story starts in a Roman-controlled African village and finally leads the main character Rome. Magic in different forms exists, but it only practiced by a chosen few. So this story is a blend of alternate history and fantasy with a bit coming-of-age.
I did not completely click with main character yet, but the potential is definitely there. This was a short, but very interesting glimpse into this world. I will definitely follow the story.
Rhett Gervais definitely has an interesting setting and worldbuilding: The story starts in a Roman-controlled African village and finally leads the main character Rome. Magic in different forms exists, but it only practiced by a chosen few. So this story is a blend of alternate history and fantasy with a bit coming-of-age.
I did not completely click with main character yet, but the potential is definitely there. This was a short, but very interesting glimpse into this world. I will definitely follow the story.
October 2, 2023
This is the beginning of the First Witch of Rome this novella tells the story of Vespa's beginning the death of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius and the coming to power of his crazy criminally insane son and the moving to Rome of Vespa. Vespa comes from Africa and is a young Ose witch after witnessing the destruction of her village and the killing of her Aunt she gets taken by the victors...She escapes and comes back to her village only to be taken by Roman Legionaires....So begins her life story in Rome. Her life in the Gladiator Arena is about to begin.
January 21, 2021
I got this a bit ago, but I believe this novella is free on Kindle Unlimited. I know the series is!
I LOVED this novella. The main character was a bit whiny but she was a child, but the history and magic is absolutely fantastic. The author built the world brick by brick, and I cannot wait to see how the series go. The diversity is definitely a plus.
Highly recommend!
I LOVED this novella. The main character was a bit whiny but she was a child, but the history and magic is absolutely fantastic. The author built the world brick by brick, and I cannot wait to see how the series go. The diversity is definitely a plus.
Highly recommend!
September 21, 2020
The Last Witch
I choose this rating of five, due to the storytelling that the author has. It kept my full attention all the way until the end. And wishing that I didn't read at so fast.
I choose this rating of five, due to the storytelling that the author has. It kept my full attention all the way until the end. And wishing that I didn't read at so fast.
November 8, 2020
Seems to be a combination of Star wars and Black panther
See aboard for what I this about this book. It is a truly great book. Can't wait to see what the rest of the series is like.
See aboard for what I this about this book. It is a truly great book. Can't wait to see what the rest of the series is like.
May 3, 2021
Excellent
I don't want to give away spoilers since everything proposed in the beginning of the story is explained later. However enough detail is left out to keep one intrigued for the other books
I don't want to give away spoilers since everything proposed in the beginning of the story is explained later. However enough detail is left out to keep one intrigued for the other books
August 26, 2020
Good Read
I quite enjoyed this book. I'm looking forward to more in the series.
I would like to read more of Magda and Lilith.
I quite enjoyed this book. I'm looking forward to more in the series.
I would like to read more of Magda and Lilith.
August 29, 2020
Captivating prologue.
Loved the storytelling. The mythology is wonderful and makes me want to read more. However, the author needs a better proofreader.
Loved the storytelling. The mythology is wonderful and makes me want to read more. However, the author needs a better proofreader.
December 27, 2020
Very exciting! Can't wait to read this series.
January 8, 2021
Wonderful Fantasy!
January 18, 2021
Great story
The story was well paved and did a good job of weaving history with African tradition. The plot twist have me ready to read the rest of the series.
The story was well paved and did a good job of weaving history with African tradition. The plot twist have me ready to read the rest of the series.
April 9, 2022
Great
I enjoyed this Novella very much. I enjoyed the Romanian theme. I love how the author incorporated the history of the child’s ancestors.
I enjoyed this Novella very much. I enjoyed the Romanian theme. I love how the author incorporated the history of the child’s ancestors.
June 30, 2022
amazing page turner
This book was awesome read it for yourself
I just want more of US TO SUPPORT US!!!!
Please and thank you!
This book was awesome read it for yourself
I just want more of US TO SUPPORT US!!!!
Please and thank you!
December 21, 2023
Sometimes it’s easy to synonymously entwine things together. Personally, I go for PB&J ... but that’s totally irrelevant. Leaving that tangent behind let’s go for the Chosen One, in my essay “Reality Bites” (copyright 2006), I called her “She, who was born to each generation as its protector with good fashion sense, you go girl.”
And if you still don’t know who I’m talking about, I’ll tell you. This mesh in my mind thinks - Chosen One - equals- Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Though anyone familiar with the show knows that an odd set of circumstances created two additional ... Chosen Ones, plural. Okay. Moving on.
Rhett Gervais’ Chosen: A Last Witch of Rome Novella, tells the origin story of Vespa.
Following the footsteps of the likes of Buffy, Kendra and Faith, this teenage girl is destined to be the protector of her world. Calling on the power of the weave Vespa struggles and stumbles as she comes to terms with the truth the future holds for her.
Like her predecessors before her there will missteps but join me as I follow her into her journey as the last witch of Rome.
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8HsK6Ak/
And if you still don’t know who I’m talking about, I’ll tell you. This mesh in my mind thinks - Chosen One - equals- Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Though anyone familiar with the show knows that an odd set of circumstances created two additional ... Chosen Ones, plural. Okay. Moving on.
Rhett Gervais’ Chosen: A Last Witch of Rome Novella, tells the origin story of Vespa.
Following the footsteps of the likes of Buffy, Kendra and Faith, this teenage girl is destined to be the protector of her world. Calling on the power of the weave Vespa struggles and stumbles as she comes to terms with the truth the future holds for her.
Like her predecessors before her there will missteps but join me as I follow her into her journey as the last witch of Rome.
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8HsK6Ak/
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