So I work for this company called Imperium Renewables. We make Biodiesel. When Imperium the novel came out I just had to get it right away. Robert Harris writes about life of Cicero as told by his slave scribe Tiro, the inventor of shorthand. Very engaging. I kept wanting to get back to it. I also want to read the next one which will undoubtedly be about Ceasar who is just getting his political career going as Cicero becomes Counsel. The political intrigue and parallels to the factious infighting we have today was striking (and probably intentional). Much more corruption back then though. I recommend it 4 of 5 stars!