Babylonia – Costanza Casati Free Audiobook

Written by Costanza Casati
Read by Ayesha Antoine
Format: MP3
Bitrate: 64 Kbps
Unabridged

· Length: 16 hrs and 21 mins
· Release date: 01-14-25
. Publisher: Harper Collins/Penguin Audio/Recorded Books

There are whispers of her fame, in the land long since turned to dust. The Queen who rose from nothing – and changed everything . . .

Ancient Assyria, 9th century BC.

An orphan is raised on the outskirts of a brutal empire. Heir to a tragic prophecy, Semiramis dreams of wielding power and escaping her destiny.

Far away, a reluctant prince walks the corridors of his gilded palace in a city built by the gods. Ninus would rather spend his days in books and poetry than conquering the world of men. But when he meets Onnes, a broken, beautiful warrior, something awakens in them both. And as they grow into young men, their friendship deepens into something fiercer still.

That is until Semiramis arrives.

A savage love soon erupts between them all, even as a dark threat to the kingdom mounts. And before long, all three will be forced to learn the lesson of the gods – in Babylonia, you must bend the world to your will.

What doesn’t bend, you break.

‘This audiobook is a gripping historical epic about Semiramis, the only female ruler of the Assyrian Empire. Ayesha Antoine’s mesmerizing narration captures the raw intensity of Semiramis’s journey. Born an orphan, she rises to power through intelligence, ambition, and sheer will, navigating a treacherous world of war, politics, and forbidden love. Her relationships with King Ninus and Onnes drive a story filled with passion, betrayal, and the brutal realities of ancient rule. Antoine’s ability to shift seamlessly among characters adds depth as she makes each voice distinct and memorable. She infuses emotion into every scene, whether it’s the steely resolve of a queen, the tenderness of love, or the chilling weight of betrayal. Antoine’s voice transforms this audiobook into an unforgettable and immersive listening experience.”—AudioFile