In ancient Rome, a gladiator and a modern-day archaeologist must work together to navigate the dangers of the past and find a way to return her to the present, but a shocking revelation about her ancestry changes their plans and leads them to join forces to overthrow the corrupt emperor.
Protagonist: A Roman gladiator who dreams of freedom and overthrowing the corrupt emperor; Deuteragonist: A modern-day archaeologist who accidentally gets transported back in time and must rely on the protagonist to survive.
The protagonist and deuteragonist must work together to find a way to return the modern-day archaeologist back to her own time, while navigating the dangers and political intrigue of ancient Rome.
As the protagonist and deuteragonist finally find a way to return the archaeologist to her own time, they realize that their bond has grown strong and they choose to stay together in ancient Rome, working towards freeing the city from the corrupt emperor's rule. The novel ends with the two of them planning their next move, ready to take on the challenges of the ancient world.
Twist: The modern-day archaeologist discovers that she is actually a descendant of the protagonist, and her presence in ancient Rome is crucial to fulfilling a prophecy that will bring about the downfall of the corrupt emperor. This revelation strengthens their resolve to stay in ancient Rome and work together to change the course of history.