Eumenes is a young man of quick wits in the ancient world, and history will remember him far less than the conqueror he comes to serve. Before he can become an army commander and personal secretary to Alexander the Great, he must survive a turbulent, dangerous life. He faces many hardships and travels great distances, meeting and befriending some of the most influential figures of his era. His place at Alexander's side is not a birthright. He earns it through talent, intellect and confidence. The story is a historical adventure with a psychological drama edge, following Eumenes on his road toward that position.