Dictator

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There was a time when Cicero held Caesar’s life in the palm of his hand. But now Caesar is the dominant figure and Cicero’s life is in ruins. Exiled, separated from his wife and children, his possessions confiscated, his life constantly in danger, Cicero is tormented by the knowledge that he has sacrificed power for the sake of his principles. His comeback requires wit, skill and courage – and for a brief and glorious period, the legendary orator is once more the supreme senator in Rome. But politics is never static and no statesman, however cunning, can safeguard against the ambition and corruption of others.

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Act of Oblivion – the brand new thriller from Robert Harris, available now

‘Confirms Harris’s undisputed place as our leading master of both the historical and contemporary thriller’ Daily Mail

‘Climatic in every sense . . . I could not put it down’ Guardian

There was a time when Cicero held Caesar’s life in the palm of his hand. But now Caesar is the dominant figure and Cicero’s life is in ruins. Cicero’s comeback requires wit, skill and courage. And for a brief and glorious period, the legendary orator is once more the supreme senator in Rome. But politics is never static. And no statesman, however cunning, can safeguard against the ambition and corruption of others.

‘The finest fictional treatment of Ancient Rome in the English language’ The Scotsman

Additional information

Weight 380 g
Dimensions 198 × 130 × 38 mm
Author

Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

xix, 520

Language

English

Edition

1st paperback ed

Dewey

823.92 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K