Nero

About the book

The beginning of the story sees a hand grasping another man's throat tightly.

This is the way of Roman justice: Emperor Tiberius orders the execution of a traitor - a friend he had once trusted with the city - along with the man's entire family and circle of friends. They are wiped from history as if they had never existed.

Meanwhile, a child is born into this chaotic atmosphere. The child's mother is Agrippina, the granddaughter of Emperor Augustus. However, their royal lineage is not a source of comfort or security. It is seen as a vulnerability, as royal blood can easily be shed or poisoned, corrupted in an instant.

As Tiberius grows older and more paranoid, he fails to see his impending downfall, while Agrippina foresees the future with dread. Her exiled brother, Caligula, is next in line for the throne, bringing her closer to the heart of power, ambition, and peril.

Each day, Agrippina must navigate through a treacherous landscape of soldiers, senators, rivals, and deceitful opportunists, all competing for influence. A single misstep could lead to her banishment, imprisonment, or even death. And the most terrifying prospect of all is the potential loss of her young son.

Despite the darkness that surrounds her, Agrippina understands that amidst the chaos, there is opportunity. Her son is her everything, and she envisions molding him into the very essence of Rome - a man whom all will bow down to. But first, Agrippina and Nero must endure and survive the perils that lie ahead.