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Conspirata: A Novel of Ancient Rome
Conspirata: A Novel of Ancient Rome | Robert Harris
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Conspirata is a portrait of ancient politics as a blood sport, raves The New York Times. As he did with Imperium, Robert Harris again turns Roman history into a gripping thriller as Cicero faces a new power struggle in a world filled with treachery, violence, and vengeance. On the eve of Cicero s inauguration as consul of Rome, a grisly discovery sends fear rippling through a city already racked by unrest. A young slave boy has been felled by a hammer, his throat slit and his organs removed, apparently as a human sacrifice. For Cicero, the ill omens of this hideous murder only increase his dangerous situation: elected leader by the people but despised by the heads of the two rival political camps. Caught in a shell game that leaves him forever putting out fires only to have them ignite elsewhere, Cicero plays for the future of the republic and his life. There is a plot to assassinate him, abetted by a rising young star of the Roman senate named Gaius Julius Caesar and it will take all the embattled consul s wit, strength, and force of will to stop the plot and keep Rome from becoming a dictatorship."
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Twainy
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MWA HAHAHAHAHA … sigh … I suppose I should have chosen something a little more challenging. How is everyone doing with their challenges?

Smrloomis You could always just edit it and increase the number. That‘s what I do but I‘m weird that way! 2y
Bklover I‘m at 10/75. You did great!! 2y
kaysworld1 What I get close to my target I add 5 more on, see what I can get too. 2y
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Twainy @Smrloomis I wish you could have a second challenge like a 2nd shelf. My second challenge would be for books over 500 pages or total pages … 2y
Twainy @Bklover you are right on track! You set up a good challenge 😁 2y
Twainy @kaysworld1 I think I did something similar a few years ago. My current goal is 1 a day. I think that‘s more than many people read so not meeting that challenge isn‘t such a bad thing so I chose a challenge that was something I‘d think was a good challenge in general. 😁 2y
fredamans 👏 👏 👏 2y
julesG Congratulations! 2y
Reggie Lolololol you are amazing!!! 2y
Twainy @fredamans @julesg thank you, you‘re too kind! 🤗🤗 2y
Twainy @reggie 😆 you are very funny! This years secret goal … 365. I have no idea why I put the standard 52. I‘m sure someone at GR is rolling their eyes 😆 2y
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Twainy
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🎧 Book 2. This felt like a lot more politic centered.some serious death/murder/capitol punishment. I enjoyed it enough to read on!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Minervasbutler
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Second in his Cicero trilogy, and this one sees Cicero rise to the top of Roman politics by becoming Consul, and shortly after acclaimed Father of the People with the defeat of Catilina's conspiracy. But the top of the pole is a dangerous place, and all too soon the tide of popular opinion turns against Cicero and in a heart-rending final chapter he is forced into exile. Wonderful stuff.

CoffeeCatsBooks Loved this series! I even got the audio too. 5y
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Vansa
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Such an intelligent trilogy.

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HannahKate
Lustrum | Robert Harris
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Second of three books about Cicero, the Forum and politics in ancient Rome. Absolutely loved this trilogy.

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Crazeedi
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Woke up feeling like I was inside a snow globe this am!

Cinfhen Hahaha 7y
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Crazeedi
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This is where I'm reading my current book. BTW my kitty is under the blanket waiting for me to continue my book.😁

Crazeedi This book is a story of what will happen to us if we aren't willing to defend our republic 7y
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rwmg
Lustrum | Robert Harris
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Not very interesting either

rabbitprincess Hee hee I enjoy these to-the-point reviews 🙂 Also duly noted; this confirms my decision to borrow them from the library rather than buy them. 7y
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rwmg
Lustrum | Robert Harris
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Souvlaki and ginger tea for lunch

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rwmg
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rwmg
Lustrum | Robert Harris

2nd in the trilogy

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lucymuse
Lustrum | Robert Harris
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brilliant read - fast paced and so full of exciyingky told stories! having been skeptical - woukd thoroughly recommend

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theresemaxwell
Lustrum | Robert Harris
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Fabulous book amazing trilogy