I haven’t done a monthly wrap-up since October 2018… oops?
When Tiro, the confidential secretary of a Roman senator, opens the door to a terrified stranger on a cold November morning, he sets in motion a chain of events which will eventually propel his master into one of the most famous courtroom dramas in history.
The stranger is a Sicilian, a victim of the island’s corrupt Roman governor, Verres. The senator is Cicero, a brilliant young lawyer and spellbinding orator, determined to attain imperium – supreme power in the state.
This is the starting-point of Robert Harris’s most accomplished novel to date. Compellingly written in Tiro’s voice, it takes us inside the violent, treacherous world of Roman politics, to describe how one man – clever, compassionate, devious, vulnerable – fought to reach the top.
I haven't done wrap ups or book hauls since 2018, so I'm trying to catch up as well!
I just got Mythos, so I hope to read that soon! Still haven't read Othello 😮 I probably should do that some time 🙂
I can see why Imperium was your favorite, it sounds really good!
Well, I've been busy with rebranding my blog, so I haven't had the chance to read anything in August. However, I have a few upcoming reviews, plus other books I'm really keen on getting to. I'm also very busy looking for work, so I hope September proves to be a bit more fruitful.
Have a great week!
It must be nice to have some warm temperatures! I love it when I discover a new favourite author. I hope that you enjoy the next Robert Harris book that you read. 🙂
You comments about Robert Harris have me so curious on the book — his name isn't one I'd associated with Roman politics.
Imperium sounds interesting, Othello is one of my personal faves ever, and I think I'll have to check The Body Painter! Thanks for the great list, Stephanie, I really missed this!!