First published 1999
Gaius Julius Caesar is a brilliant military commander, sweeping through Gaul and crushing all who stand in his way. His victories have made him a hero to the people, but the leaders of the Republic live in fear. They know his ambition knows no bounds, and they must destroy him before he can overthrow the government and install himself as Dictator. As Caesar's power grows, the stakes rise, and the fate of the Republic hangs in the balance. This is the epic story of a man who would be king.
Genres: historical-fiction, military-fiction, political-thriller, epic
Vibes: epic, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, power-struggle
Setting: Rome
Period: Republic, 265-30 B.C.
664 pages · Hardcover · William Morrow & Company, Inc.