Conspiracy (Cicero Trilogy 2)

Rome, 1st Century BC

Ambition, betrayals, and political intrigues mark the thrilling power struggle between Cicero, the consul, and his opposing prince, a young populist leader named Julius Caesar.

Second installment of Robert Harris's great "Cicero Trilogy."

63 BC. Cicero has been appointed consul of Rome, the highest office of the Republic, after a turbulent ascent to the pinnacle of power that has earned him the worst enemies. Thus, his policy is conditioned by the intrigues and conspiracies around him, which turn the Empire's capital into a true labyrinth of power.

In such a scenario, Cicero must confront Julius Caesar, a young leader seeking the favor of the common people, and Catiline, a subtle, conspiratorial, and Machiavellian figure. These are years of disputes, plots, and unrestrained ambitions that will shape the course of Rome and inscribe the names of its protagonists in history.

A brilliant novel that illuminates an era of conspiracies and political intrigues that would lead to the decline of the Roman Republic. Conspiración masterfully recreates the life of Cicero, one of the most fascinating figures of ancient Rome, and establishes Robert Harris as one of the most prominent figures in historical fiction.

Reviews:
«Rarely has the Roman Republic, with all its grandeur and corruption, been evoked as vividly as in Robert Harris's novel.»
The Times

«An exciting and provocative novel.»
The Spectator

«Robert Harris's portrayal of the dazzling figure of Cicero is admirably rich and entertaining.»
The Guardian

«A tribute not only to extraordinary events, but also to the storytelling skills of a master craftsman.»
The Observer

«Two of Robert Harris's great virtues are his meticulousness and his absolute mastery of the most complex historical periods.»
The Independent