"Unto Caesar"

Name: "Unto Caesar"
Author: Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy

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Set in Imperial Rome under a capricious emperor, the narrative traces the fallout from a censor's public disgrace and the daily mechanisms of power that permit extortion and spectacle. A praefect confronts fraudulent agents, controls auctions that expose the vulnerable—young women and slaves—and seeks order amid a crowd that delights in cruelty. Individual stories, including a young woman placed for sale and those who profit or suffer from administrative corruption, interweave with legal hearings, punishments, and moral reckonings, portraying the tension between private vice and public authority across successive episodes.

About the Author

Baroness Emmuska Orczy Orczy

Baroness Emmuska Orczy was a Hungarian-born British author and playwright, best known for her creation of the character the Scarlet Pimpernel, a daring hero of the French Revolution. Her novel "The Scarlet Pimpernel" introduced readers to a world of adventure and intrigue, blending romance with historical fiction. Orczy's works often feature themes of bravery and loyalty, reflecting her own experiences as a refugee from Hungary. In addition to her famous series, she wrote numerous novels and plays, including "Lady Molly of Scotland Yard" and "I Will Repay," showcasing her versatility across genres. Her contributions to literature have left a lasting impact, particularly in the realm of adventure fiction.

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