Theodora A Novel
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Theodora
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Author : Stella Duffy
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2011-01-20
Theodora written by Stella Duffy and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-20 with Fiction categories.
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.
Theodora
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Author : Stella Duffy
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2011-01-20
Theodora written by Stella Duffy and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-20 with Fiction categories.
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.
Theodora
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Author : Lady Dorothea Annesley Dubois
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1770
Theodora written by Lady Dorothea Annesley Dubois and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1770 with categories.
The Secret History
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Author : Stephanie Thornton
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2013-07-02
The Secret History written by Stephanie Thornton and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-07-02 with Fiction categories.
Where Theodora went, trouble followed…. In sixth-century Constantinople, one woman, Theodora, defied every convention and all the odds and rose from common theater tart to empress of a great kingdom, the most powerful woman the Roman Empire would ever know. The woman whose image was later immortalized in glittering mosaic was a scrappy, clever, conniving, flesh-and-blood woman full of sensuality and spirit whose real story is as surprising as any ever told…. After her father dies suddenly, Theodora and her sisters face starvation and a life on the streets. Determined to survive, Theodora makes a living any way she can—first on her back with every man who will have her, then on the stage in a scandalous dramatization of her own invention. When her daring performance grants her a backdoor entry into the halls of power, she seizes the chance to win a wealthy protector—only to face heartbreak and betrayal. Ever resilient, Theodora rises above such trials and, by a twist of fate, meets her most passionate admirer yet: the emperor’s nephew. She thrives as his confidant and courtesan, but many challenges lie ahead. For one day this man will hand her a crown. And all the empire will wonder—is she bold enough, shrewd enough, and strong enough to keep it? READERS GUIDE INCLUDED
The Coming Of Theodora
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Author : Eliza Orne White
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2018-01-26
The Coming Of Theodora written by Eliza Orne White and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-01-26 with categories.
Excerpt from The Coming of Theodora: A Novel Ned, do tell me something about Theo dora, Mrs. Davidson had said to her hus band when he proposed inviting his sister to spend her summer vacation with them. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Theodora A Novel Ms Notes
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Author : Dorothea Du Bois
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1770
Theodora A Novel Ms Notes written by Dorothea Du Bois and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1770 with categories.
Theodora A Novel
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Author : Lucy Cogan
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2021-11-22
Theodora A Novel written by Lucy Cogan and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-22 with Literary Criticism categories.
Theodora, A Novel by Dorothea Du Bois, published in 1770, is an entertaining and frequently shocking tale of a young woman’s efforts to regain her position in high society after her aristocratic father’s abandonment of and denial of marriage to her mother. The two-volume work is a thinly-veiled fictionalisation of Du Bois’s eventful personal history and the novel represents just one prong of what was a very public campaign to assert what she believed was her rightful place among the nobility of Ireland and Britain. Central to the narrative of Theodora is the powerlessness of women in the face of a system, moral, social and legal, that was designed to enshrine and protect patriarchal interests. In this manner Theodora exposes the gross injustices of eighteenth century society. This scholarly edition of Du Bois’s novel introduces readers to a unique voice in women’s writing of the eighteenth century that has been undeservedly dismissed by literary history for far too long.
Theodora
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Author : Dorothea Du Bois
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021
Theodora written by Dorothea Du Bois and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021 with categories.
Theodora, A Novel by Dorothea Du Bois, published in 1770, is an entertaining and frequently shocking tale of a young woman's efforts to regain her position in high society after her aristocratic father's abandonment of and denial of marriage to her mother. The two-volume work is a thinly-veiled fictionalisation of Du Bois's eventful personal history and the novel represents just one prong of what was a very public campaign to assert what she believed was her rightful place among the nobility of Ireland and Britain. Central to the narrative of Theodora is the powerlessness of women in the face of a system, moral, social and legal, that was designed to enshrine and protect patriarchal interests. In this manner Theodora exposes the gross injustices of eighteenth century society. This scholarly edition of Du Bois's novel introduces readers to a unique voice in women's writing of the eighteenth century that has been undeservedly dismissed by literary history for far too long.
The Purple Shroud
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Author : Stella Duffy
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2012-09-25
The Purple Shroud written by Stella Duffy and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-25 with Fiction categories.
Theodora: Actress, Empress, Whore, Stella Duffy's chronicle of this amazing woman's early years, delighted readers with its exquisite blend of historical detail and vivid storytelling. Now, The Purple Shroud chronicles Theodora at the height of her power, bringing the ancient world alive in another unforgettable, epic saga. Theodora and Justinian have been crowned Emperor and Empress, but ruling an empire is no easy task. The two factions of Christianity are still battling for dogmatic supremacy, the Empire's borders are not secure, and Theodora worries about the ambitions of Justinian's two best generals. But the most pressing concern is close to home: Constantinople's two factions, the Blues and the Greens, are beginning to unite in their unhappiness with rising taxes. When that unhappiness spills over into all-out violence, thousands are killed (including someone very close to Theodora) and many of the City's landmarks are destroyed, including Theodora's beloved Hagia Sophia. In the aftermath of the riots, Theodora guides Justinian in gaining back the love and trust of the people, her unerring instinct for what the people want proving invaluable. Justinian promises to rebuild the Hagia Sophia to be even more spectacular than before. Theodora comes to realize that being the Augusta is simply another role she must play, though the stakes are much higher and there is no offstage. It's a role she was born to play.
Too Soon The Night
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Author : James Conroyd Martin
language : en
Publisher: Hussar Quill Press
Release Date : 2021-07-04
Too Soon The Night written by James Conroyd Martin and has been published by Hussar Quill Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-07-04 with Fiction categories.
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. "A gorgeous tapestry of impeccable research and intricate worldbuilding." ~Kate Quinn, Author of The Empress of Rome Saga and The Rose Code