NeroSet at the heart of a Roman dynasty drenched in danger, intrigue, and Machiavellian power struggles, the first book in Conn's brand new series follows Empress Agrippina's battle to secure her son Nero's succession. Ancient Rome, AD 37 True Roman justice begins and ends with one man's hand around another's throat The fate of a dynasty hangs in the balance. Into this fevered forum, Agrippina, granddaughter of Emperor Augustus, gives birth to a sonNero.