Lyssa is a girl living in Ancient Greece when the Romans arrive. She finds herself very suddenly whisked away to Rome, where she has to work as a slave for Drusilla, a distant cousin to the current emperor, and also a royal pain. Not only that, but she has to survive in an empire ruled by Caligula, who will have people executed for having more hair than him. Her art skills come in handy, and she makes all kinds of friends in this historical comedy.