Locusta, the Poisoner of Rome

Norvic, A.

Published by Independently Published, 2026

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LOCUSTA, THE POISONER OF ROME: The Silent Weapon of Imperial Power
International True Crimes

In the heart of the Roman Empire, where palace intrigues decided the fate of emperors, one woman mastered the most feared art: poison. Locusta, considered history's first professional assassin, became the invisible tool of power, eliminating political rivals with lethal precision.

This book reconstructs her story with rigor and depth, exploring how a marginal figure came to influence the highest decisions of the empire. From the death of Claudius to the poisoning of Britannicus, Locusta operated in the shadows, protected by Nero and feared by all. Her case reveals a Rome where violence was not always public, and where crime was integrated into the logic of power.

With a narrative and documentary approach, this volume inaugurates the International True Crimes series, dedicated to the most shocking episodes in the history of crime across different countries and eras: murders, conspiracies, espionage, robberies, kidnappings, and cases that shaped entire societies.

Ideal for readers of history, criminology, and true crime, this work offers a unique perspective on the darker side of imperial power. Because understanding the past also means understanding the mechanisms of crime that continue to operate today.

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Locusta, the Poisoner of Rome
Publisher: Independently Published
Publication Date: 2026
Binding: PAP
Condition: New

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