Synopsis
Travel to the heart of a Roman dynasty beset by power struggles and betrayal in this latest chapter of the tale of Nero.
The boy Nero lives. His mother Agrippina has married her way to power, tangling the Emperor Claudius in her skirts.
The emperor may have a son and heir of his own, but Agrippina sees no obstacles to her ambition.
Rome is a path through a marsh, lit by torches. Those who walk it are always one step from disaster – and the road itself is treacherous, slippery with blood.
Claudius may have the world at his feet, but he has Agrippina in his bed.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
- ISBN: 9781405953122
- Number of pages: 432
- Dimensions: 197 x 130 x 29 mm
- Weight: 298g
- Languages: English
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A fine piece of writing.
In this next instalment of the life of Nero. Conn Iggulden takes us through a period of history that changes Rome forever.
From a young boy to the heir to... READ MORE
A Bloody, Brilliant Descent into Imperial Rome
Conn Iggulden once again proves himself a master of historical fiction with Tyrant, the second novel in his epic trilogy chronicling the rise of Nero and t... READ MORE
The villain origin story takes shape!
I grew up reading Conn Iggulden’s novels after I picked one up (maybe from my dad) and have always loved them for their excellent readability and flow, wit... READ MORE
Development of a monster
As her son Nero grows older, Agrippina manoeuvres towards power. She has wed her uncle Claudius so is now Empress and through 'advising' him she has marri... READ MORE
Good story
Enjoyed this story about the rise of Nero in the time of the romans. I did wonder whether the tyrant was Nero or Agrippina as I think the story telling mea... READ MORE