![]() ![]() Though he was just a boy when he was chosen by Hadrian as a lover, he quickly grew into a man in this story. ![]() Melanie McDonald gives the melancholic Antinous a voice that will resonate soundly. Antinous must decide who rules his fate, himself or Hadrian. Antinous knows that his status as Hadrian's eromenos is fast fleeting as he approaches his nineteenth birthday. Antinous, ever the romantic continues to love the ruler of his heart, life and empire. But the life of power takes it toll on Antinous, who is shaped and molded by the scupltor Emperor Hadrian. For seven years, Antinous stays by Hadrian's side as his devoted lover. He learns the hard burden that comes with ruling, as well as the burden of loving the ruler. Life in Rome is full of challenges for the nature loving youth. Soon, Antinous is called to Rome to be Hadrian's next Eromenos, or beloved youth. Antinous hails from a small providence in Rome, who meets Hadrian. ![]()
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