Caesar's Women

by Colleen McCullough

First published 1999

Rome, 62 BC. As Julius Caesar rises to power, his four most influential women - his mother, wife, mistress, and daughter - navigate the treacherous world of Roman politics. Caught in a web of ambition, betrayal, and desire, they must make desperate choices that will shape the future of an empire. From the bedchambers of the elite to the bloody battlefields, "Caesar's Women" brings the ancient world to life in a gripping tale of love, loyalty, and the unbridled pursuit of power.

Genres: romance, historical-fiction, political-thriller, ancient

Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, political-intrigue

Setting: Rome, Rome (Empire)

Period: Republic, 265-30 B.C.

867 pages · Paperback · Arrow Books

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