Spared from death in the gladiator arena, Marcus Cornelius Primus’s training continues in the city of Rome, where he has been brought to the court of Julius Caesar as guardian to Caesar’s young niece. Danger lurks around every corner on the streets of Rome, plagued by vicious gangs at war with one another and the authorities. When loyal spies uncover one gang’s plan to murderCaesar, Marcus must go undercover to thwart the plotters and save Caesar'slife. But Marcus is in terrible danger: if the gang discovers his true identity,the price will be fatal. With the clock ticking, Julius Caesar's life isn't the only one at risk . . .