VESTA

… is the powerful ancient Roman goddess of the home and sacred hearthfire. For centuries, her eternal fire was kept alight in her temple by the esteemed Vestal Virgins. Here, you’ll find Debra May Macleod’s bestselling novels on the Vestals, and much more.

Need a Little Drama in Your Life?

See the sacred flame burn in the temple… feel its heat, hear it roar… immerse yourself in the world of ancient Rome and the Vestals with these action-packed, emotional historical fiction trilogies:

THE FIRST VESTALS OF ROME

Do You Have Questions In Your Life?

Just like astrologers read the stars, it is possible to “read” a candle’s flame. Whether your questions are big or small, serious or irreverent, the ancient practice of candle reading might help you discover the answers. This nonfiction offering is perfect for readers who couldn’t help but light a candle while reading Debra’s novels about the eternal flame - in fact, the method used within is based on the what she learned about divination while researching her novels!

Read more about DIVINING YOUR LIFE.

 

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About the Author

 

Debra May Macleod, B.A., J.D. is a best-selling author of fast-paced, action-packed historical fiction set in ancient Rome and featuring the powerful Vestal Virgins. She is privileged to have been invited to participate in research excursions in the Roman Forum, the Forum of Caesar and Imperial Fora, including places inaccessible to the general public, and informs her writing with this invaluable perspective. Debra holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Juris Doctor. An author with a true passion for her subject, she also writes about Vesta’s legacy in the modern world, including how she is honored today.