Please join me every Friday to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you are reading, along with your initial thoughts about the sentence, impressions of the book, or anything else the opener inspires. Please remember to include the title of the book and the author’s name. Book Beginnings on Friday is every week by Rose City Reader.

Roma Amor: A Novel of Caligula’s Rome

By Sherry Christie

Chapter One: Hostage

At first the girl was less trouble than I expected. A glance back along the column showed me her coppery hair flashing now and then amid the mouse-colored cloaks of her warriors.

So far, I’m really enjoying this book. I received it for a upcoming blog tour.