ROMA, ITALIA 23 APRIL 67 AD
“Good morning, domina,” said a freedman as a girl cleared away a dish of sausages and bread from before the lady of the house.
“Good morning, Aglaus,” replied Antonia Caenis. “The house seems in order. Is the staff settling in?”
“They are, domina,” replied Aglaus gravely. “Glenis is meeting with the decorators this morning, and Aglais is visiting the flower markets now to order for the Spring planting.”
“And the Vinalia?” Today was the celebration of the safety of wine-grapes from the winter frost.
“You have several invitations, of course. My firstborn is making certain your favourite vintages are ready.”
“Excellent. Thank you, Aglaus. Please have someone in to repair the mosaic in the tablinum. I nearly cut my foot this morning. And I want new frescoes fo
