64 A.D., the tenth year of Nero's reign. The new wife, the beautiful Poppea Sabina, is six years older than the emperor. She is power-hungry, enterprising and has a sophisticated mind. Nero no longer thinks how to rule the state without her support. But the fatal prophecy of the Sibyl comes true — Rome is dying in flames. Rumors are spreading throughout the country that the fire did not occur by chance, but by the will of Nero. These rumors excite not only the common people, but also the nobility. Realizing that his fate is now inextricably linked with the fate of Rome, Nero vows to build a new city on the ruins — and the world will be blinded by its splendor. But not everyone likes such an audacious idea. A conspiracy is brewing in the empire, Nero's obvious enemies are making alliances with his false friends. For the first time in Russian!