A stunning historical fiction novel about the young Emperor Nero and his infamous rise to power.
Margaret George is the author of several bestselling novels, including The Autobiography of Henry VIII, Mary Queen of Scotland & the Isles, Mary, Called Magdalene and Elizabeth I. She travels widely to research her novels and lives with her husband in Madison, Wisconsin.
Carefully researched, vivid, and passionately told, this is the
story of a fascinating new Nero
*Madeline Miller, author of The Song of Achilles*
George’s take on Nero is fascinating and convincing
*The Times*
This is a gripping read. And as usual, the research about ancient
Rome and Nero is impeccable
*Barbara Taylor Bradford*
A real treat for Roman history fans
*Sunday Express*
Between Tacitus and Margaret George, I rather think it’s George’s
account that is not only most sympathetic but most truthful
*Washington Post*
A page-turning masterpiece, steeping us in the decadent delights of
Imperial Rome and tantalizing every sense!
*Juliet Grey, author of Becoming Marie Antoinette*
Another tour de force for Margaret George
*Sharon Kay Penman, New York Times bestselling author of
A King’s Ransom*
Wow! Margaret George – the reigning queen of historical fiction –
is back with this epic saga that vividly re-imagines the life of
young Nero in all its operatic, dramatic glory
*Stephanie Dray, New York Times Bestselling Author of
Lily of the Nile*
A worthy successor to I, Claudius! Margaret George's compelling
psychological portrait of Nero draws the reader deep into the
whirlpool that was ancient Rome
*Bob Brier, author of The Murder of Tutankhamen *
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