Cool cover, Some wear. 1905 edition. Quo Vadis is a historical novel by Polish author Henryk Sienkiewicz. The title translates to "Where are you going?" in Latin. The novel is set in ancient Rome during the reign of Emperor Nero and explores themes such as love, faith, and the conflict between the Roman gods and the growing Christian religion. The story follows the love between Lygia, a young Christian woman, and Marcus Vinicius, a Roman patrician.