""Quintus Claudius V1: A Romance of Imperial Rome"" is a historical fiction novel written by Ernst Eckstein and first published in 1882. The story is set in ancient Rome during the reign of Emperor Claudius, and follows the life of a young patrician named Quintus Claudius. Quintus is a highly intelligent and ambitious young man who dreams of becoming a great statesman and serving his country. However, his plans are derailed when he falls in love with...