"Unto Caesar"

Set against the opulent yet treacherous backdrop of Imperial Rome under Caligula, the story opens with the dramatic downfall of Arminius Quirinius, a once‑powerful censor whose excesses and betrayals ignite a public frenzy. Forced to flee his villa at Ostia, he finds himself caught in a ruthless imperial decree that orders his vast estate—and the thousands of slaves who sustained it—to be sold at public auction for the benefit of his victims. The narrative immerses listeners in the bustling markets of Delos and Phaselis, where priceless treasures and human lives alike are bartered, exposing the stark contrast between Rome’s glittering façade and its brutal underbelly.

Through vivid descriptions of lavish furnishings, exotic pets, and the desperate faces of those destined for bondage, the novel explores themes of power, corruption, and the fragile line between justice and vengeance. As the auction proceeds, the reader is drawn into the lives of those caught in the tide of imperial whims, wondering whether any redemption can emerge from such a merciless spectacle.