Check out the best books by Kate Quinn

Kate Quinn is a New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction. From ancient Rome to World War II, Quinn offers insight into different historical periods through interesting and exciting stories.

Here, we’ll review some of the best books by Kate Quinn.

About the author

Kate Quinn was born in Long Beach, California. She attended Boston University, where she earned a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Classical Voice.

Quinn’s mother was a history buff and a librarian with a degree in ancient and medieval history. Quinn often listened to her mother’s stories about history, and this created a spark that Quinn continued to explore when she became older.

Over the years, Kate Quinn has gained popularity for her historical fiction books. She’s written two book series, The Empress of Rome and The Borgia Chronicles, as well as numerous independent books. Quinn has also collaborated with other authors and published four anthologies focusing on a particular historical event.

The author’s most popular book is The Alice Network, which she published in 2017. This novel was a USA Today and The New York Times bestseller.

Her books have been translated into several languages. Quinn currently lives in San Diego with her husband and three dogs.

You can learn more about Kate Quinn on her website www.katequinnauthor.com.

Best Kate Quinn books

Here’s a list of the best Kate Quinn books you may want to add to your wish list:

A Day of Fire: A Novel of Pompeii

This anthology represents a collection of stories by Kate Quinn, Stephanie Dray, Ben Kane, E. Knight, Sophie Perinot, and Vicky Alvear Shecter. The historical novel tells a story about Pompeii—a once lovely city in the shadows of Mount Vesuvius, an active volcano.

When Vesuvius erupted, the entire town was destroyed in an explosion of ash and lava. That day, slaves, patricians, children, adults, heroes, and villains, crossed paths to escape the mountain’s wrath.

This anthology tells their stories and explains who managed to escape and who was left behind. Quinn wrote the fourth part which tells the story of a senator.

Mistress of Rome

Mistress of Rome is the first book in a series titled The Empress of Rome. The novel is set in first-century Rome and portrays a woman named Thea.

Thea is a captive from Judea. Although she’s a slave, Thea is, in fact, a capable and determined survivor with a passion for music. She manages to evade the spite of her mistress Lepida Pollia and catches the eye of Rome’s most savage gladiator.

When Lepida learns about the relationship, she breaks up the lovers and casts Thea out. This doesn’t worry Thea. Thanks to her resourcefulness, she reinvents herself and begins singing for Rome’s most powerful people.

Her beautiful voice attracts none other than the Emperor himself, and Thea finds herself in a dangerous situation.

Lady of the Eternal City

This is the last novel in The Empress of Rome series. It focuses on Sabina, the Empress of Rome, who is torn between two men: her husband Hadrian, the Emperor of Rome, and Vix, her first love.

When tragedy causes Hadrian to spiral into madness, Sabina and Vix need to do everything in their power to save the Roman Empire.

The Serpent and the Pearl

The Serpent and the Pearl is the first book of The Borgia Chronicles. It takes us back to Rome in 1492. We see the Holy City in chaos, with the pope dying and no one to inherit his seat. This is when the house of Borgia begins its legendary rise.

We’re introduced to Giulia Farnese, a girl who seems to have everything; a good husband, beauty, and wealth. However, she learns that she will be given as a concubine to Cardinal Borgia, a candidate for Pope.

Giulia and her friends need find a way to survive in the world of Borgias and the corrupt Vatican.

The Alice Network

This novel focuses on two women: Eve Gardiner, who has been recruited to work as a spy during World War I, and Charlie St. Clair, an American socialite searching for her cousin.

The lives of the two women intertwine in London in 1947. They embark on a mission to discover the unsettling truth.

Honorable mentions

You should also explore other bestsellers by Kate Quinn, such as The Huntress, The Diamond Eye, Daughters of Rome, Empress of the Seven Hills, and The Rose Code.

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FAQ

Are any of Kate Quinn’s books movies?

No, none of her books have been made into a movie.

How old is Kate Quinn?

Kate Quinn was born in November 1981, and she’s currently 41 years old.

What is the first book by Kate Quinn?

The first book by Kate Quinn is Mistress of Rome.