The Splendour Before The Dark by Margaret George

The Splendour Before The Dark

Nero #2

Margaret George

400 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

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The Splendour Before The Dark by Margaret George is a gripping and epic historical fiction novel that will captivate readers who are fascinated by the grandeur and intrigue of ancient Rome, the complexities of power and ambition, and the tumultuous life of one of history's most enigmatic emperors, Nero.

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From New York Times bestselling author Margaret George, Emperor Nero: The Splendour Before The Dark is the stunning conclusion to Emperor Nero's story that began in The Confessions of Young Nero. With the beautiful and cunning Poppaea at his side,...

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Community Reviews

3.85
based on 103 reviews

Moods

informative: 77%

dark: 55%

adventurous: 44%

emotional: 44%

sad: 33%

inspiring: 22%

reflective: 22%

tense: 22%

challenging: 11%

hopeful: 11%

mysterious: 11%

Pace

55% of readers chose medium
44% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

25% of readers chose Plot
37% of readers chose A mix
37% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

42% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

100% of readers chose Complicated
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

28% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
42% of readers chose No
14% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

75% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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