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Scarrow weaves his heroes into real events with a deft hand. His Nero is terrifying and capriciousThe TimesExciting . . . even a non-fan of the genre will be enthralled. Decadent emperors, marching cohorts, grain ships, the Forum, the Circus, togas, brothels, gladiators, senators' intrigues, persecutions, the plebian mob - everything that is ancient Rome comes to lifeHistorical Novels SocietyPraise for Simon Scarrow's novelsA fast-moving and exceptionally well-paced historical thrillerBBC History MagazineA rip-roaring readMail on SundayGripping, with an electric atmosphere and cracking paceSu...Read More