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Lustrum

By Robert Harris
Series: Cicero Trilogy
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Lustrum by Robert Harris is a captivating political thriller set in ancient Rome, centred around the rise to power of the cunning orator and politician Cicero. The narrative unfolds in a vivid depiction of a world filled with political manoeuvring, betrayal, and intrigue. Readers are taken through the strategic challenges Cicero faces as he navigates the complexities of Roman politics while striving to maintain his integrity and authority.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by the political machinations and intrigue of ancient Rome. It vividly brings to life the power struggles and complex personalities of the Roman Senate, offering a riveting exploration of ambition, betrayal, and the quest for power in classical antiquity. Fans of historical fiction with a keen interest in Roman history will likely find this an engrossing read.

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It was Rome, 63 BC. In a city on the brink of acquiring a vast empire, seven men are struggling for power - Cicero is consul; Caesar, his ruthless young rival; Pompey, the republic's greatest general; Crassus, its richest man; Cato, a political fanatic; Catilina, a psychopath; and, Clodius, an ambitious playboy.

The stunning new novel from the No. 1 bestselling author of Fatherland, Enigma, Archangel, Pompeii, Imperium and The Ghost.

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FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR

A pure thriller . . . wry, clever, thoughtful, with a terrific sense of timing and eye for character - Observer

No one delivers thrilling yet timeless games of power, sex, fame and Rome like Robert Harris - Sunday Telegraph

Rome, 63 BC. Seven men are struggling for power: Cicero the consul, Caesar his ruthless rival, Pompey the republic's greatest general, Crassus its richest man, Cato a political fanatic, Catilina a psychopath, and Clodius an ambitious playboy.

These real historical figures - their alliances and betrayals, their cruelties and seductions - are all interleaved in Lustrum, through its narrator Tiro, a confidential secretary to Cicero. He knows all his master's secrets - a dangerous position to be in.

Thoroughly engaging . . . The allure of power and the perils that attend it have seldom been so brilliantly anatomised in a thriller - Sunday Times

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  • Lustrum
    FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR A pure thriller . . . wry, clever, thoughtful, with a terrific sense of timing and eye for character - Observer No one delivers thrilling yet timeless games of power, sex, fame and Rome like Robert Harris - Sunday Telegraph Rome, 63 BC. Seven men are struggling for power: Cicero the consul, Caesar his...
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  • Dictator
    FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR 'Confirms Harris's undisputed place as our leading master of both the historical and contemporary thriller' - Daily Mail 'Climactic in every sense . . . I could not put it down' - Guardian There was a time when Cicero held Caesar's life in the palm of his hand. But now Caesar is the dominant...
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  • Imperium
    Imperium is the first book in the Cicero Trilogy from the number one bestselling author. 'Masterful' - Sunday Times 'Gripping and accomplished' - Guardian 'Truly gifted, razor-sharp' - Daily Telegraph Ancient Rome teems with ambitious and ruthless men. None is more brilliant than Marcus Cicero. A rising young lawyer, backed by a shrewd wife, he decides to gamble everything on...
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Robert Harris's Lustrum is lauded for its thrilling narrative and masterful depiction of ancient Rome. Reviewers praise Harris's skill in creating a gripping story that's rich in historical detail and reflective of contemporary themes, often comparing it favourably to classic historical novels.

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ISBN: 9780099406327

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 July 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arrow Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 331g

Pages: 480

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About the Author

Robert Harris is the author of fifteen bestselling novels- the Cicero Trilogy - Imperium, Lustrum and Dictator - Fatherland, Enigma, Archangel, Pompeii, The Ghost, The Fear Index, An Officer and a Spy, which won four prizes including the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction, Conclave, Munich, The Second Sleep, V2 and Act of Oblivion. His work has been translated into forty languages and nine of his books have been adapted for cinema and television. He lives in West Berkshire with his wife, Gill Hornby.

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