Pilate's Wife: A Novel of the Roman Empire

A finereading experience

Claudia Procula grew up with two mothers her biological one Selene and her second cousin Agrippina. Her grandfather was the Divine Augustus and her father was second in command to the rightful heir to the Roman Empire. In other words she grew up in a house of privilege and plenty of love. She also has the ¿gift¿ to foretell the future and secretly hides her deep fidelity to Isis.--------------- At twenty Claudia marries the Roman Magistrate of Jerusalem Pontius Pilate while back home her family falls from grace to disgrace. In hostile Jerusalem, the overly ambitious Pilate works on his position to better himself while his wife has a lover Holtan. Claudia sees the future of Jesus on the crucifixion and hears in her vision the words ¿suffered under Pontius Pilate¿, but has no idea how to prevent the tragedy even though she has access to the Jewish King Herod. Seeing does not mean changing.-------------------- This is an interesting work of biographical fiction that brings to life the Roman Empire in the first century. The segment involving Jesus is the most fascinating as the audience sees a different perspective to the events leading to and after the crucifixion. However, the novelization is at its best when Antoinette May fills in unknown or less known gaps of the times. Still this is an excellent look at the Roman Empire at a time when organized religions are in various disarray.-------------- Harriet Klausner

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Pilate's Wife

While the historical aspects were interesting the storyline seemed to drag on and on. The backstory took so much away from the focal point of the advertised aspect of the story i.e. the Passion of Christ. This was not one of my favorite novels.

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A Delightful Story

An intriguing book, well written, but the ending seemed a bit anti-climactic.

I highly recommend Colleen McCollough's "Master of Rome Series".

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Good Story

Pilate's Wife is a good quick read, but if you are looking for a traditional story about the beginning of the Christian faith--this is not for you. Claudia lives a life of privilage as part of the Roman royal family she is able to travel the empire with her family. In Egypt she becomes a convert to the goddess Isis which will impact the rest of her life.

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Really, Really Good!

I don't know what else to say! I loved reading Claudia's view of Jesus, his ministry and his death (fictionalized, of course, but interesting all the same). This book was a pleasant surprise!

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Outstanding

Pilate¿s Wife is a magnificent historical literary masterpiece. Ms. May is a wonderful storyteller she brings the past to life as you watch the glories and barbarism of the ancient Roman Empire. Her description of the scenes are so lifelike that I imagined myself sitting in the crowd at the circus observing the slaughter. It¿s a wonderful depiction of the Greatest Story ever told from a totally different direction. It is eloquently written and she makes the characters real to the reader. A beautiful tale of tragedy and triumph. I would highly recommend this book. A definite best read This work will climb to the top of the bestseller list in no time. (Praise to Isis)

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Great book could not put it down!

I read it so quickly loved this book it was sad though very!

Ok

I came into reading this book with very little expectations and found that while it was well written I just couldn't connect with the main character, Claudia. She has her faults, like all characters should, but it was more than that. It was her complaining when things didn't go exactly how she asked that bothered me. The story was a good one, it had its ups and downs, but I found the end unsatisfying. It is not a book that will blow you away.

Highly recommended

I couldn't put this down. Very intriguing, and very sad story. I thought it so interesting how the author weaved her life into that of Jesus Christ's. Although this book is fiction, the author studied and prepared for years and the story is very educational. An intoxicating read.

LIGHT, EASY READING

More than historical fiction, this is a fantasy book. Recommended for light, easy reading. The first part of the book is quite enjoyable but if wanes a little by the end.
Still, it's fun to read.

Interesting perspective

While the story is familiar, having it told from this perspective, including some interesting background, really made it great! Great interweaving of familiar characters into the story, and it really gave me more than so many of the books about the whole time period. I love historical fiction, and this really hit all of the high points for me.

Excellent Historical Romance

I seldom read romance novels but was attracted to this book by its title since I enjoy historical fiction. PILATE'S WIFE is an easy to read story that moves at a good pace and provides authentic sounding information about Ancient Roman society and attitudes. The presentations of Mary Magdala and Jesus and Mary do not follow tradtitional teachings but this must be kept in the context of a work of fiction and not religious theology. The characters are believable and I found myself feeling sorry for Pilate at times as he struggled to understand his free spirited wife. I strongly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys both romance, history, and a bit of fantasy. It's four stars in my books and I will be looking for more works by Antoinette May.

wonderful read.

quick and interesting, this novel pulled me through the entire time and I found myself feeling a part of the story and wondering if Claudia could have actually been anything like the portrayed character.

Simply Wonderful

I love this novel. The historical aspect is very well written. Matters of the Roman life, culture and traditions were on point and by adding a bit of romance, this made for a great book.

Wonderful storytelling

Ms May has taken practically no solid historical fact and has woven it into a wonderful work of fiction. Well researched and well written, she remains 'in period' throughout the story with references to Jewish history, Jesus, and the destruction of Pompeii. I simply fell in love with this story and this heroine and I am sure to keep this for re-reading in the future.

Roman romance

Fine--if you like Harlequin novels with the requisite cliched and overwrought writing style.

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