Rome, 107 BC. Quintus Sertorius faces a crushing loss—his father is dead, and his village’s political status is revoked, leaving his family vulnerable. Desperate to protect them, Quintus must navigate the treacherous waters of Rome’s government, leaving behind the simplicity of rural life for a world of corruption and power.
With his family’s survival at stake, Quintus allies with Gaius Marius, the ambitious uncle of Julius Caesar. But as political tensions rise and Rome spirals into conflict, Quintus finds himself trapped between loyalty to his home and the ruthless ambitions of the city.
In a city where trust is scarce and danger looms, Quintus must decide: Will he sacrifice his soul to save his family—or lose everything in the process?
