First published 2015
Brutus faces an impossible choice when Cassius approaches him with a deadly proposal. Caesar's growing power threatens the Roman Republic, and the conspirators believe only assassination can save Rome from tyranny. Brutus wrestles with his loyalty to Caesar against his duty to Rome. In the Senate, the conspirators strike, and Caesar falls beneath their daggers. But their victory turns hollow when Mark Antony takes the podium. His funeral oration transforms the Roman crowd from supporters of the assassination into an angry mob demanding vengeance. The conspirators who believed they were saving Rome must now flee for their lives as civil war erupts. Brutus discovers that noble intentions cannot shield him from the brutal consequences of political murder. The play examines how personal honor collides with political necessity, and how a single act of violence can destroy both the perpetrators and their cause.
Genres: drama, historical-fiction, tragedy, political-thriller
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, political-intrigue
Setting: Rome, Roman Republic
Period: Ancient Rome
126 pages · Kindle Edition · Joe Books Ltd
Content warnings: violence