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Too Soon the Night: A Novel of Empress Theodora

Too Soon the Night: A Novel of Empress Theodora - Hardcover

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Availability:In StockContributor:James Conroyd MartinSeries:The Theodora Duology #2Publish date:2021-07-07Pages:418
Language:EnglishPublisher:Hussar Quill PressISBN-13:9781734004311ISBN-10:1734004312UPC:9781734004311Book Category:FictionBook Subcategory:Historical, Biographical, World LiteratureBook Topic:Ancient, GreeceSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.94 inchesWeight:1.6006Product ID:SC638YST97

Palace eunuch and secretary Stephen records Empress Theodora's life as she navigates wars, political and religious crises, a citywide rebellion, and the first world plague pandemic, all in a male-dominated world. As the most powerful woman of the Byzantine Empire, one-time prostitute Theodora installs her own candidate for pope, legislates women's rights, and shuts down a massive riot, saving the empire.


In sixth century Constantinople, Theodora has become Empress of the Eastern Roman Empire. She has climbed from actress to prostitute to mistress to wife and equal partner of Emperor Justinian. As the most important woman in Byzantine history, she influences, religion, politics, and the laws that affect thousands. She is known for having installed her own papal candidate and for supporting policies and laws that favor women. In one decidedly brutal episode wherein the capital erupts in citywide rebellion, it is Theodora who saves the Theodora-Justinian regime. Theodora could have been the sixth century prototype for Eva Peron of Argentina.

Language:EnglishPublisher:Hussar Quill PressISBN-13:9781734004311ISBN-10:1734004312UPC:9781734004311Book Category:FictionBook Subcategory:Historical, Biographical, World LiteratureBook Topic:Ancient, GreeceSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.94 inchesWeight:1.6006Product ID:SC638YST97
Martin, James Conroyd: - A native of Chicago, James Conroyd Martin is a longtime teacher of English and Creative Writing. Martin is the author of six historical novels and one Gothic story. He now lives in Portland, Oregon.
Publisher: Hussar Quill Press

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