The Splendor Before the Dark

The Splendor Before the DarkBy: Margaret George Neros ascent to the throne was only the beginning. Now Margaret George, the author of The Confessions of Young Nero, weaves a web of politics and passion, as ancient Romes most infamous emperor cements his place in history. With the beautiful and cunning Poppaea at his side, Nero commands the Roman empire, ushering in an unprecedented era of artistic and cultural splendor. Although he has yet to produce an heir, his power is

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