Born into a wealthy but unimportant family, Fulvia is raised in the peace of the Etruscan countryside but longs for a life of excitement and influence. When her father dies and her inheritance is threatened, she makes her way to the city of Rome to secure her future.\nThere she marries a young aristocrat named Clodius, who is more interested in partying with his hedonistic friends than politics. Fulvia\'s ambition drives them both to political power that draws the attention of the senate. But Rome is a dangerous place, and power can become notoriety overnight. Fulvia soon learns just how high the stakes really are, and that her ambitions may come at a terrible cost.