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It’s time to clobber some crazy Romans! Asterix Omnibus Volume 6 brings together three action-packed stories by Goscinny and Uderzo. Summary of the Books Asterix in Switzerland When a corrupt Roman governor stationed at Condatum poisons a Quaestor sent by trusty old Julius Caesar to investigate accusations of his debauchery and pilfering the State’s coins, the Quaestor turns to an unlikely apothecary for help. Asterix and Obelix must now help the Druid Getafix gather a flower from Helvetia (Switzerland) to prepare the remedy the Quaestor needs. They need to hurry, for the diabolical governor has other nefarious plans for the Quaestor. The Mansion of the Gods Julius Caesar has had it with the crazy Gauls and their stubborn refusal to not throw down their weapons near his feet – he tried getting them to throw them down at his feet but that only resulted in wanton injury. He trusts a Roman architect with building a Roman patrician colony near their village. He hopes that experiencing Roman culture and the Roman way of living will influence the Gauls to change their minds. However, the building seems to take forever, since the forest can’t seem to accept being deforested! Can Squaronthehypotenus, the poor architect of this nefarious plan, manage to avoid being thrown to the Lions and build the so-called Mansion of the Gods? Asterix and the Laurel Wreath A Chief is a very important man. He’s got shields to stand on, fights to take part in, feasts to commemorate with well-voiced speeches and more. However, Vitalstatistix can’t seem to catch a break when it comes to his own family. His wife Impedimenta forces him to go with her to visit her wealthy and successful brother, Homeopathix. Homeopathix is a show-off, and he soon gets on Vitalstatistix’s nerves. The chief then tells him that he has the power to obtain something no amount of money can get him: a stew seasoned with Julius Caesar's laurel wreath. A Chief’s word is his promise, but can Vitalstatistix back up his drunken promise? Asterix and Obelix have their work cut out for them this time. About the Authors The names of Albert Uderzo and René Goscinny are nearly inseparable from the bestselling series they created early in their career. They have received many accolades for their work, and the Asterix series has been translated into many languages around the world.