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Agrippa by Robert Harris review – persuasive portrait of rivalry in ancient Rome

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This fictional memoir by Octavius’s right-hand man shows us bloodshed, betrayal and hectic jockeying for power If you’re one of those people who thinks about the Roman empire several times a week, Robert Harris has you covered.

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