
March 3, 1978 · 48 years old

Set in the 16th century, this is a story about Ukraine's Cossack warriors and their campaign to defend their lands from the advancing Polish armies.

Marcus Vinicius falls in love with Lygia, but she's Christian. Marcus kidnaps her, but Ursus captures him. After meeting Nero, he returns to Rome to find Lygia.

A mysterious writer is involved in a love affair with his stepson's wife, leading to a web of intrigue and desire.