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My Agrippa:

Love, Loyalty, and the Fall of the Republic

Old certainties have vanished. Laws are flouted, norms discarded. The Senate, once the Republic’s proudest institution, cowers under the shadow of brute force. This is not Washington. This is Rome, 27 BCE.

As Rome bleeds itself dry with civil wars and ruthless ambition, two figures who were previously relegated to historical footnotes fight to hold things together. Octavia, sister to Rome’s rising first emperor, and Agrippa, that emperor’s loyal friend and brilliant commander, stand firm against chaos and betrayal.

Bound by loyalty, love, and a vision for a better Rome, they navigate shifting alliances and simmering conspiracies from the heart of the capital to the far reaches of the Mediterranean. But as Augustus’ true ambitions come to light, they must face a final question: when power is absolute, how far will loyalty bend before it breaks? This is the story of the fall of the Roman Republic.

Perfect for fans of Robert Graves and Gore Vidal, My Agrippa is a sort of prequel to I, Claudius.

My Agrippa is Twersky’s debut novel.

Where to find it

Agrippa (central hooded figure) as depicted among the imperial family on the South Frieze of the Altar of Peace (Ara Pacis) in Rome.

  • In the last decade, many have asked the same question: How did the Roman Empire fall? The more relevant question, however, is how the Republic fell. This book is the crescendo of that story, and how two individuals did what they could to preserve the best qualities of Rome, and themselves, despite the monumental shift happening beneath their feet.

  • This book was written to be approachable and relevant to both adults and young adults. It is an historical fiction that explores class, Stoic philosophy, religion, friendship, family, and governance in Ancient Rome.

  • For the moment it is a standalone book. 

  • Included in the book are helpful additional elements including a brand new map and family tree, in addition to a lengthy glossary and list of figures.

  • Robert Graves is the forefather of this era of historical fiction. His books I, Claudius and Claudius the God are foundational must-reads. Other similar books include Memoirs of Hadrian by Marguerite Yourcenar, Julian by Gore Vidal, Augustus by John Williams, and Dictator by Robert Harris.

    Another recommendation is The Storm Before the Storm: The Beginning of the End of the Roman Republic by Mike Duncan. This explores the turbulent era of unprecedented political violence in Rome that began in the generations before Agrippa, Octavia, and Augustus.