Passions clash with power in a Roman court where love and vengeance collide.
A dramatic verse drama pits Lucius Verus, Berenice, and a treacherous court against a backdrop of ancient Rome and distant Parthia. This edition brings the full spectacle of a classical tragedy to life on the page.
In this tale of ambition and heartbreak, loyalty is tested, marriages are negotiated under threat, and the line between ruler and lover blurs. Readers follow the perilous chess game of imperial politics, fearless misrule, and a queen’s stubborn strength as characters grapple with duty, desire, and deadly consequences.
- Experience vivid scenes set in Efeso and the imperial apartments as power, love, and intrigue drive the plot.
- Watch bold choices clash with fear, honor, and the costs of loyalty in a high-stakes drama.
- Witness a complex cast of figures—emperors, spouses, ministers—navigating intimacy and politics.
- Engage with a historically flavored tragedy that blends music, dialogue, and ceremonial grandeur.
Ideal for readers of classical dramas and historical tragedy seeking a richly drawn, character-driven court in ancient Rome.