Theodora

Theodora Actress, Empress, Whore - A Novel of Empress Theodora

Paperback (27 Sep 2011)

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Publisher's Synopsis

"A bravura performance: a witty, moving, sexy book that bursts with as much color and excitement as the city of Constantinople itself." -Financial Times

Roman historian Procopius publicly praised Theodora of Constantinople for her piety-while secretly detailing her salacious stage act and maligning her as ruthless and power hungry. So who was this woman who rose from humble beginnings as a dancer to become the empress of Rome and a saint in the Orthodox Church? Award-winning novelist Stella Duffy vividly recreates the life and times of a woman who left her mark on one of the ancient world's most powerful empires. Theodora: Actress, Empress, Whore is a sexy, captivating novel that resurrects an extraordinary, little-known figure from the dusty pages of history.

Book information

ISBN: 9780143119876
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Imprint: Penguin Books
Pub date:
DEWEY: 823.914
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 339
Weight: 249g
Height: 196mm
Width: 127mm
Spine width: 20mm