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Dictator

By Robert Harris
Series: Cicero Trilogy
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In the gripping conclusion to Robert Harris's trilogy, Dictator portrays the tumultuous final years of Cicero, as he navigates the perilous political landscape of ancient Rome. With shifting alliances and rampant corruption, Cicero faces immense challenges to protect the republic he cherishes. This historical fiction seamlessly combines drama and real historical events, offering a vivid portrayal of power, ambition, and survival in a time of great uncertainty.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by political intrigue and the tumultuous world of ancient Rome. With its richly drawn characters and gripping narrative, this novel offers a vivid exploration of power, betrayal, and ambition in the final days of the Roman Republic. Fans of historical fiction and suspenseful drama will likely find it captivating.

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‘Confirms Harris’s undisputed place as our leading master of both the historical and contemporary thriller’ Daily Mail
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From the No. 1 bestselling author of Fatherland, An Officer and a Spy, Enigma, Archangel, Pompeii and The Ghost.

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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 figure and Cicero's life is in ruins. Cicero's comeback requires wit, skill, and courage. For a brief and glorious period, the legendary orator is once more the supreme senator in Rome. However, politics is never static, and no statesman, however cunning, can safeguard against the ambition and corruption of others.

'The finest fictional treatment of Ancient Rome in the English language' - The Scotsman

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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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  • 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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  • 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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Dictator by Robert Harris has received acclaim for its compelling portrayal of Ancient Rome, being praised for its mastery of historical sources and engaging narrative. The conclusion of Harris's Cicero trilogy is regarded as a significant literary achievement, thrilling and exhilarating readers with its political intelligence and imaginative storytelling. It is often compared to Robert Graves's work and stands out as a seminal piece of historical fiction.

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ISBN: 9780099474197

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 June 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arrow Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 375g

Pages: 544

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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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