Babylonia

By: Costanza Casati

Narrated by: Ayesha Antoine

From the author of the bestselling Clytemnestra comes another intoxicating excursion into ancient history, painting the brutal and captivating empire of gods and men, and the one queen destined to rule them all.

A common woman. The governor she married. The king who loved them both.

Babylonia across the centuries has become the embodiment of lust, excess, and dissolute power that ruled Ancient Assyria. In this world you had to kill to be king. Or, in the case of Semiramis, an orphan raised on the outskirts of an empire:

Queen.

Nothing about Semiramis's upbringing could have foretold her legacy. But when she meets a young representative of the new Assyrian king, a prophecy unfolds before her, one that puts her in the center of a brutal world and in the hearts of two men—one who happens to be king.

Now a risen lady in a court of vipers, Semiramis becomes caught in the politics and viciousness of ancient Assyria. Instead of bartering with fate, Semiramis trains in war and diplomacy. And with each move, she rises in rank, embroiled in a game of power, desire, love, and betrayal, until she can ascend to the only position that will ever keep her safe.

In her second novel, Costanza Casati brilliantly weaves myth and ancient history together to give Semiramis, the only female ruler of the Assyrian Empire, a voice, charting her captivating ascent to a throne no one promised her.

©2025 Costanza Casati (P)2024 Penguin Audio

Riveting, taught, perfect

I loved listening to this story unfold. Every character is worth investing in. The narration was perfect, the writing impeccable.

A tale of rags to riches…

Loved this take on the rise of Semiramus. A tale of rags to riches with a twisted love triangle. Couldn’t stop listening!

Excellent writing

As good or better then Clytemnestra, this book was fantastic. Great characters, well researched, and clearly drew from someone who understood humans and their connections.

Great story of a historical woman

The narration is perfect and the story is captivating. Great job of imagining the life of a warrior queen In a culture of ancient past.

Another superb read from this author.

The history and myth of this tale partner beautifully to create a page turner. Clytemnestra remains my favorite from this author, but Babylonia is right on its heels.