Tyrant A Novel
Tyrant by Conn Iggulden, published by Pegasus Books on May 27, 2025, is a historical fiction novel that delves into the complexities of power in Ancient Rome. Set in 50 AD, the story follows newly-crowned Emperor Nero as he navigates the treacherous waters of court politics, facing rivals while embracing his notorious legacy. The narrative centers on Agrippina, who secures her son Lucius’s future through her marriage to Emperor Claudius, showcasing the intricate dynamics of ambition and manipulation within the imperial family.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as ambition, betrayal, and the brutal realities of war and military strategy in this vivid portrayal of Roman history. As Agrippina and Lucius engage in a high-stakes game of power, their actions reveal the lengths to which individuals will go to secure their positions. This edition spans 432 pages and is presented in English, offering a detailed look at the political machinations that defined an era.
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From New York Times bestselling author Conn Iggulden, the second novel in this new trilogy finds newly-crowned Emperor Nero fending off court rivals while embracing his fate as the most feared, notorious ruler in Roman history.
Ancient Rome, 50 AD.
Agrippina secures her son Lucius’s fate through her marriage to Emperor Claudius. Though more intelligent than her previous husbands—and with a power that is absolute—for a time she bends her husband to her will. Claudius is gentle as a lamb with a rope around its neck.
So it is, that Lucius is adopted into the imperial family and becomes Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus.
But this is merely the first of many moves in the game of power. As mother and son risk everything—their alliances and betrayals, their cruelties and crimes, their brilliance and their ambition—this vivid tapestry is brought brilliantly to life by Conn Iggulden in Tyrant.
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