Nero: The Sunday Times Bestseller

Travel to the heart of a Roman dynasty drenched in danger and intrigue in master storyteller Conn Iggulden's bold and brilliant return to Rome as he tells the story of Nero – last of the Julio-Claudian emperors. This epic tale delves into the turbulent world of Ancient Rome, AD 37, where power, ambition, and survival are paramount.

The narrative follows the birth and upbringing of Nero, the son of Agrippina, granddaughter of Emperor Augustus. In a court rife with political machinations, betrayal, and the constant threat of violence, Agrippina schemes to shape her son into a ruler worthy of Rome. The story captures the brutal realities of Roman justice and the perilous path to imperial power.

Praised for its pacy, bloody, and impeccably researched storytelling, 'Nero' offers a gripping account of power struggles, political intrigue, and the visceral realities of ancient combat. Readers are drawn into Rome's brutality and glory, brought back to life with seamless ease.

This is the first book in The Nero Trilogy.

Specifications:

• Author: Conn Iggulden
• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication Date: 27 February 2025
• Edition: 1st
• Language: English
• Print Length: 432 pages
• Binding: Paperback
• Dimensions: 12.8 x 2.5 x 19.6 cm
• Weight: 299 g
• ISBN-10: 1405953101
• ISBN-13: 978-1405953108

Experience the epic saga of Ancient Rome and the rise of one of its most infamous emperors.