Inferno - (The Nero Trilogy) by Conn Iggulden (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

AD 60. Rome stands at the height of its power--glittering with wealth, drowning in intrigue.

On Palatine Hill, Nero Claudius Caesar rules as Emperor, a young man adored for his beauty and brilliance, feared for his temper, intoxicated by his own power. His empire stretches from the wilds of Britain to the deserts of Parthia, yet his enemies are never far: generals who command legions, senators who whisper in corridors, a people who cheer him in the circus but curse him on the streets.

Nero has learned that power is never shared, only seized. He has seen off enemies before, not least his mother, Agrippina. Yet now Boudicca, queen of the Iceni, leads a revolt in the north. Closer to home, Gaius Julius Vindex--Roman by office but Gallic by blood--denounces Nero's corruption and declares open rebellion against the Emperor from Gaul.

Rome is a city that devours its rulers. As the first sparks of revolt alight beyond its walls, an empire built on fire begins to burn from within...

Review Quotes

"Conn Iggulden is a grand storyteller."-- "USA Today"

"A gripping read from the master historical storyteller. This epic brings the clash of empires between Greece and Persia to life."-- "The Daily Express"

"A rousing retelling of a singular event, as seen through the eyes of three leaders on a momentous trek, this latest historical novel by Iggulden will be of interest to both young and old readers of military and ancient history." -- "Library Journal"

"A smartly executed second novel in a trilogy. A vivid, exhilarating plot."-- "Booklist"

"A well-researched tale of heroism and hardship, honor and betrayal in which anyone's life can disappear with a filth-tipped arrow or the slash of a kopis. Exciting fare, a yarn well-spun."-- "Kirkus Reviews"

"Having already taken on Julius Ceaser, Genghis Khan, and the War of the Roses, Iggulden successfully dramatizes the Life of Dunstan, the grandson of Alfred the Great. Immerses the reader."-- "Publishers Weekly"

"Superbly plotted and paced. An absolutely cracking story. The pace is nail-biting and the set dressing magnificent. Through his eyes we watch the story of the making of England."-- "The Times (London)"

"The middle entry in a trilogy about Roman Emperor Nero's turbulent life. Many details are marvelous, like the mock naval battles held in arenas that Roman engineers flood with sea water. Great characters, superb storytelling."-- "Kirkus Reviews (starred)"

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