“SPQR” is a humorous and satirical historical fantasy series by John Maddox Roberts, following the adventures of a remarkably inept Roman magistrate. Set in the late Roman Republic, it’s characterized by its dry wit, absurd situations, and a protagonist utterly out of his depth in the machinations of the Senate and the dangers of a crumbling empire. The series distinguishes itself through its low-stakes, character-driven approach to Roman history.












