
Book #27 in the Astérix series
A baby in a basket sparks chaos and Roman intrigue.
Asterix and Obelix find a baby abandoned at their doorstep, thrusting them into unexpected childcare. As they navigate this new challenge, the Romans pursue the child, hinting at a deeper conspiracy. Meanwhile, Brutus schemes against Julius Caesar, weaving a web of intrigue. Can Asterix uncover the truth and protect the child from danger?
Who can have dumped a baby boy in a basket outside Asterix’s hut? Child-care is something new to Asterix and Obelix, not to mention Crismus Cactus, Prefect of Gaul, masquerading as a Gaulish nursemaid. Why are the Romans after the baby - and just what plot is the treacherous Brutus hatching against Julius Caesar? Find out the answers inside.
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