Spring 207 BCE. For eleven years war has raged between Carthage and Rome. A fight for the right to dominate the world. A struggle for survival. In the south of Italy Hannibal still occupies much territory. His continued presence a major threat to the Republic. In the north Hasdrubal has repeated his brother Hannibal's feat and crossed the Alps - invading Italy. The Carthaginian generals determined to link up with each other and inflict a decisive blow against Rome. Their advance causing mass panic and alarm among the Roman populace.

On his sheep farm near the Roman colony of Placentia in Cisalpine Gaul, Flavius, father, soldier, spy and diplomat - thrown into the turmoil - must do what he can to save his people and his home. But the odds are stacked against him. The rapid enemy advance is overwhelming. For Flavius the fight of his life is brewing as old enemies and new friends start to converge on his farm.