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Fiction, Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945), Historical fiction
The brilliant novel from the author of SINGLING OUT THE COUPLES, STATE OF HAPPINESS and PARALLEL LIES now in B format.
'Justinian took a wife: and the manner she was born and bred, and wedded to this man, tore up the Roman Empire by the very roots.' Procopius.
Charming, charismatic, heroic. Theodora of Constantinople rose from nothing to become the most powerful woman in the history of Byzantine Rome. In Stella Duffy's breathtaking new novel, she comes to life again - a fascinating, controversial and seductive woman. Some called her a saint. Others were not so kind
When her father is killed, the young Theodora is forced into near slavery to survive. But just as she learns to control her body as a dancer and for the men who can afford her, so she is determined to shape a very different fate for herself.
From the vibrant streets and erotic stage shows of sixth century Constantinople to the holy desert retreats of Alexandria, THEODORA is an extraordinary imaginative achievement from one of our finest writers.
Stella Duffy
Stella Duffy is the author of seven novels and the Saz Martin crime series. She has published over thirty short stories, many feature articles, and also writes for radio and theatre. Stella Duffy was born in the UK, grew up in New Zealand and now lives in London. In addition to her writing work she is an actor and improviser.
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