After the assassination of julius caesar, rome is plunged into civil war. Livia drusilla, the golden girl of the prominent claudii family, loses everything and is forced into exile. 10 years later she returns, determined to regain everything that was stolen from her. Which she does, brilliantly, by marrying the man who stole it.domina follows livia's journey from a naïve young girl to rome's most powerful and influential empress, driven by a deep desire to avenge her father and secure power for her sons. This is a visceral and authentic family saga, grounded in historical accuracy, bringing to life the incredible true stories of the women who would create one of the most enduring and fascinating dynasties of all time.