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When do you know when you've researched that period of history enough before beginning to write?

Robert Harris When the characters start to stand on their own. When the world has become as familiar as my modern environment. When I am confident enough to let go of the research and let the story take shape naturally.

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If you could have been present at any event during the Roman Empire, what would it have been?

Gerard Hogan asked Robert Harris:

As a writer of fiction how much license do you feel you have to bend the historical record to serve the story you are telling?

Suzanne Rebman asked Robert Harris:

Mr. Harris, I so enjoyed the narrative in Tyro's voice! Tyro and Cicero are undoubtedly two individuals fated to be together in life, as well as posterity. Can you describe for readers how Cicero viewed his secretary? Surely, Cicero must have made exceptional allowances where his Tyro is concerned? Thank you!

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