"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.
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"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.
Imprint | Penguin USA |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | September 2011 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | September 2011 |
Authors | Stella Duffy |
Dimensions | 196 x 127 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 338 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-14-311987-6 |
Barcode | 9780143119876 |
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LSN | 0-14-311987-7 |