SPQR IX: The Princess and the Pirates

In "SPQR IX: The Princess and the Pirates," Decius Caecilius Metellus the Younger embarks on a mission to rid the Mediterranean of piracy, preferring this challenge over joining Caesar in Gaul. With his slave and protégé Hermes, Decius travels to Cyprus, where he encounters the young Cleopatra amid political tensions and a mysterious murder of the island's ruler, Silvanus. As Decius navigates a web of intrigue involving various suspects, including Cleopatra and the exiled Gabinius, he uncovers deeper connections that threaten to complicate his quest for glory. This captivating installment weaves together Roman, Greek, and Egyptian elements into a thrilling mystery filled with danger and unexpected alliances.