“Quo Vadis” is a historical novel by the famous Polish writer, Nobel Prize laureate, Henryk Sienkiewicz.
…Rome in the time of Emperor Nero, steeped in crimes and debauchery. Enjoying luxurious feasts and orgies, the cruel tyrant dreams of dealing with the first followers of Christianity, who give shelter to the victims of his insane whims. Among them are the young beauty Lygia and the patrician Marcus Vinicius, who found love under the shelter of the new faith. They don’t suspect what deadly danger awaits them, because the emperor intends to burn the Eternal City, blame the Christians for the crime, and put them to death.
Historical authenticity, a tense plot, and a gripping love intrigue, vivid pictures of Ancient Rome’s life and encounters of complex characters, colorful descriptions and a living language all brought the novel universal recognition.