Theodora: Actress, Empress, Whore

Theodora: Actress, Empress, Whore
Stella Duffy
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Paperback
h198 x 130mm - 352pg
2 Jun 2011 UK
International import eta 7-19 days
9781844082117
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'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.
A witty, moving, sexy novel that bursts with as much colour and excitement as the city of Constantinople itself ... a joyous and energetic read Financial Times Theodora is exquisitely summoned by Duffy ... a story rich in colour, texture and taste, told in a fleet-footed narrative Daily Telegraph A splendid subject, traced with energy and much juicy detail Sunday Times
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.
Status: Indent title, imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781844082117
Published: 2 Jun 2011
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Virago Press
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback
Height: 198mm
Width: 130mm
Pages: 352
Dewey: 823.914

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