Helena's Household: A Tale of Rome in the First Century is a historical novel written by James DeMille and published in 1882. The book is set in ancient Rome during the reign of Emperor Nero and tells the story of Helena, a Roman noblewoman who is forced to flee her home after her father is accused of treason. Helena finds refuge in the household of a wealthy merchant, where she becomes a tutor to the merchant's daughter and falls in love with his...