Paul is a social outcast with a single ambition for life. To sneak through it unnoticed. Not on Paul’s wish list: Stumbling into a treacherous conspiracy with only one way out. By teaming up with the most legendary and blustering conqueror who's ever lived.

To stay alive, two unexpected companions will need to unite their entirely opposing urges. While facing unthinkable peril. To say nothing of the trash chute, bridal costume and first-ever texting scandal.

The mayhem promises astonishing revelations for both of them. About courage, friendship and surprise identities.

They first just need to survive each other. Plus an imperial army. It's all told in this exhilarating and almost certainly true history of Rome, unearthed after 2,000 years.