Caligula: The Tyranny of Rome (Roman Trilogy 1)

Can a slave decide the fate of an Emperor? Rufus, a young slave, grows up far from the corruption of the imperial court. He is a trainer of animals for the gladiatorial arena. But when Caligula wants a keeper for the emperor's elephant, Rufus is bought from his master and taken to the palace. Life at court is dictated by Caligula's ever shifting moods. He is as generous as he is cruel - a megalomaniac who declares himself a living god and simultaneously lives in constant fear of the plots against his life. His paranoia is not misplaced however: intrigue permeates his court, and Rufus will find himself unwittingly placed at the centre of a conspiracy to assassinate the Emperor. 'Light and dark in equal measure, colourful, thoughtful and bracing' Manda Scott, bestselling author of the Boudica series 'A gripping Roman thriller' Scotland on SundayJackson, Douglas is the author of 'Caligula: The Tyranny of Rome (Roman Trilogy 1)', published 2009 under ISBN 9780552156943 and ISBN 0552156949.