Virgilia; or, Out of the Lion's Mouth

"Virgilia; or, Out of the Lion's Mouth" by Felicia Buttz Clark is a historical novel that takes readers back to Ancient Rome. The Roman Circus was a large open-air venue used for public events in the ancient Roman Empire, which hosted races, fights, and animal hunts. For Virgilia, this is an exciting time, but as a woman, she's limited in her enjoyment and must defer to her father's wishes, a task she's slowly beginning to resist.