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Tyrant

By: Conn Iggulden
Narrated by: Lydia Leonard
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Travel to the heart of a Roman dynasty beset by power struggles and betrayal in this latest chapter of the tale of Nero.

The boy Nero lives. His mother Agrippina has married her way to power, tangling the Emperor Claudius in her skirts.

The emperor may have a son and heir of his own, but Agrippina sees no obstacles to her ambition.

Rome is a path through a marsh, lit by torches. Those who walk it are always one step from disaster – and the road itself is treacherous, slippery with blood.

Claudius may have the world at his feet, but he has Agrippina in his bed.

'Breathtakingly good’ Bernard Cornwell

‘Deft and robust storytelling, that whips through the history with plenty of blood, guts and plot-twists’ The Times

'Pacy and propulsive, cracking with energy, violence and stirring speeches, Iggulden chronicles power struggles, political machinations and the bloodthirsty ravages of up-close combat' Daily Mail

‘A master of the historical novel’ Washington Post

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loves this book on the rise of Nero. it builds slowly but gets particularly interesting in the last third. always be my favourite author !

con iggulden classic

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Such a pity this great story was let down by the narrator, Piers Hampton in my opinion would have been a far better choice

Let Down By Narrator

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Loved the portrayal of Nero's mother in such detail, and the way the author links the threads together. As always with Iggledun, he leave you wanting more!

Outstanding as always....

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amazing story, superbly told and acted out. resist resist facism racism fight back now don't let it happen again

magnificent

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Great story - even minor characters were 'fleshed out'. Showed the constant power play and ruthlessness of the Romans. Can't wait for Book No.3

Fantastic re-telling of Nero's story.

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