The Secret History: A Novel of Empress Theodora

Where Theodora went, trouble followed.... In sixth-century Constantinople, one woman, Theodora, defied every convention and all the...
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The Secret History: A Novel of Empress Theodora by Thornton, Stephanie

The Secret History: A Novel of Empress Theodora

Dhs. 105.19

The Secret History: A Novel of Empress Theodora

Dhs. 105.19
Author: Stephanie Thornton
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Where Theodora went, trouble followed....

In sixth-century Constantinople, one woman, Theodora, defied every convention and all the odds and rose from common theater tart to empress of a great kingdom, the most powerful woman the Roman Empire would ever know. The woman whose image was later immortalized in glittering mosaic was a scrappy, clever, conniving, flesh-and-blood woman full of sensuality and spirit whose real story is as surprising as any ever told....

After her father dies suddenly, Theodora and her sisters face starvation and a life on the streets. Determined to survive, Theodora makes a living any way she can--first on her back with every man who will have her, then on the stage in a scandalous dramatization of her own invention. When her daring performance grants her a backdoor entry into the halls of power, she seizes the chance to win a wealthy protector--only to face heartbreak and betrayal.

Ever resilient, Theodora rises above such trials and, by a twist of fate, meets her most passionate admirer yet: the emperor's nephew. She thrives as his confidant and courtesan, but many challenges lie ahead. For one day this man will hand her a crown. And all the empire will wonder--is she bold enough, shrewd enough, and strong enough to keep it?

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Author: Stephanie Thornton
Publisher: Berkley Books
Published: 07/02/2013
Pages: 448
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.40w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780451417787
Audience: Young Adult


Review Citation(s):
Romantic Times 08/01/2013 pg. 39 - Very Good

About the Author
Stephanie Thornton is a writer and history teacher who has been obsessed with infamous women from ancient history since she was twelve. She lives with her husband and daughter in Alaska, where she is at work on her next novel.


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