Murder, intrigue, war and death characterise the early life of Gaius Julius Caesar. The mutual hatred between the two great Generals, Gaius Marius and Sulla, sees the Roman empire torn apart. Meanwhile, Caesar struggles against the social and political dilemmas that threaten to destroy his family and his close friendship with Marcus and Aemi. Will the sinister, dark secret that threatens his life from a prophecy recognised by his uncle, prevent Caesar from fulfilling his destiny to become the greatest leader the world has ever known? The historically accurate yet fictional portrayal of Caesar's childhood and the near destruction of Rome reveals one of history's greatest untold stories.