Synopsis
In the Roman Empire no one is safe from the sting of betrayal: man, woman - or child.
As a boy, Nero's royal heritage becomes a threat to his very life, first when the mad emperor Caligula tries to drown him, then when his great aunt attempts to secure her own son's inheritance. Faced with shocking acts of treachery, young Nero...
Details
08 March 2018528 pages
9781447283331Imprint: Pan
Reviews
Carefully researched, vivid, and passionately told, this is the story of a fascinating new NeroMadeline Miller, author of The Song of Achilles
George’s take on Nero is fascinating and convincingThe Times
This is a gripping read. And as usual, the research about ancient Rome and Nero is impeccableBarbara Taylor Bradford
A real treat for Roman history fansSunday Express
