Cicero Trilogy by Robert Harris 3 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Imperium
Lustrum
Dictator

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Arrow

Overview
Step inside the treacherous corridors of ancient Rome with the Cicero Trilogy, Robert Harris's acclaimed three-book paperback collection tracing the extraordinary career of history's most brilliant orator. Narrated by his loyal secretary Tiro, Imperium, Lustrum, and Dictator follow Cicero's rise from ambitious lawyer to consul, his turbulent years wielding power, and his dramatic downfall amid civil war. Blending meticulous research with the pace of a political thriller, Harris brings the intrigue, rhetoric, and betrayal of the late Roman Republic vividly to life. Perfect for fans of historical fiction, this brand-new paperback set is a gripping, self-contained saga for any reader.

About the Books
Across three masterfully researched novels, Robert Harris charts the entire arc of Marcus Tullius Cicero's public life, from his early days as a struggling advocate to his final, fatal stand against tyranny. Imperium opens with Cicero's audacious prosecution of the corrupt governor Verres, a case that catapults him toward the Senate and reveals the razor-sharp wit and legal genius that would define his career. Lustrum follows Cicero into the consulship itself, where he must navigate the Catiline conspiracy, populist unrest, and the shifting loyalties of Rome's most dangerous men, all while the Republic edges closer to chaos. Dictator closes the trilogy with Cicero in exile and eclipse, watching helplessly as Julius Caesar seizes absolute power, before making one final, courageous bid to save the Republic he loves. Throughout, the story is filtered through the eyes of Tiro, Cicero's real-life secretary and the inventor of an early shorthand system, whose devoted, clear-eyed narration grounds the political spectacle in genuine human warmth and loyalty. Harris is celebrated for turning verified historical events, speeches, and letters into pulse-quickening drama, and this trilogy is widely considered among his finest achievements. Readers get courtroom battles, back-room deals, assassination plots, and unforgettable set-piece speeches, all rendered with novelistic tension. Taken together, the three books form a complete, immersive portrait of the Roman Republic in its final, most dramatic decades, offering both an education in ancient history and an utterly absorbing reading experience for anyone drawn to power, ambition, and the fragile machinery of democracy.

Key Benefits

• Complete three-book paperback collection: Imperium, Lustrum, and Dictator
• Meticulously researched historical fiction narrated by Cicero's real secretary, Tiro
• Combines courtroom drama, political intrigue, and vivid battlefield action
• Written by bestselling novelist Robert Harris, author of Fatherland and Pompeii
• A complete, self-contained saga ideal for fans of Roman history
• Great gift for history lovers, book clubs, and fans of political thrillers

Book-by-Book Guide
Imperium — Follows Cicero's daring prosecution of the corrupt governor Verres, the case that launches his political career.
Lustrum — Tracks Cicero's turbulent consulship and his high-stakes confrontation with the Catiline conspiracy.
Dictator — Chronicles Cicero's exile, his uneasy peace with Julius Caesar, and his final stand as the Republic collapses.

About the Author
Robert Harris is a British novelist and former journalist celebrated for blending rigorous historical research with the pace of a political thriller. A Cambridge graduate, he worked as a BBC television reporter before turning to fiction full-time. His debut, Fatherland, became an international bestseller, and he has since published sixteen novels, including Pompeii, Enigma, and An Officer and a Spy, several adapted for film and television. The Cicero Trilogy—Imperium, Lustrum, and Dictator—is widely regarded as one of his finest achievements, praised for its vivid recreation of ancient Rome. Harris lives in West Berkshire, England, with his wife, journalist Gill Hornby.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This gripping paperback collection delivers three complete political thrillers in one set—perfect for history buffs, book club picks, or a thoughtful gift for the reader who loves courtroom drama and ancient Rome. Ideal for holiday gifting, birthdays, or building a well-rounded home library, the Cicero Trilogy rewards both first-time readers and longtime Robert Harris fans alike.

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