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Livia is the daughter of a wealthy merchant on the Aventine Hill. She is betrothed to a cruel, ambitious Senator, but she is secretly in love with a disgraced architect named Marcus, who is obsessed with rebuilding Rome in marble rather than wood. The Drama

As they argue, the first wisps of smoke from the Great Fire of Rome rise from the Circus Maximus. 6.5 / 10 DramaRoman...

For a Roman setting, use authentic details like costumes or societal issues (like dowry and marriage) to make the world feel lived-in. A Beginner's Guide on How to Write Drama - Superprof Livia is the daughter of a wealthy merchant

Marcus and Livia survive, but they don't get a perfect "happily ever after." Marcus stays to help rebuild Rome under Nero’s new (and questionable) plans. Livia’s family is safe but penniless. They are together, but the world they knew is gone, leaving them with a hopeful but uncertain future. How to Make it Your Own For a Roman setting, use authentic details like

Remember that all great drama depends on conflict and giving that conflict meaning to the characters.