Imperium

In Imperium, the first novel of a trilogy by bestselling author Robert Harris, readers are transported to ancient Rome to explore the life of Senator Marcus Cicero as seen through the eyes of his household slave, Tiro. The story begins with a desperate Sicilian aristocrat seeking Cicero’s help against the corrupt governor Verres, who has unjustly targeted him. This encounter ignites Cicero's ambition and sets the stage for a thrilling courtroom drama as he battles to secure justice and political power in a corrupt society.