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The Purple Shadow

Historical Fiction

The Purple Shadow

She gave birth to an emperor. Then she took his eyesCeri Clark

The Purple Shadow

Length29m

About this audiobook

The Purple Shadow A Historical Short Story by Ceri Clark A mother. A crown. A betrayal that shook an empire. In 8th-century Constantinople, Empress Irene rules the Byzantine Empire alongside her son, Constantine VI. But as he pushes for power and defies her authority, a deadly struggle for control begins, one that ends with a shocking act of violence that really happened. Based on true historical events, The Purple Shadow tells the haunting story of the first woman to rule the Roman Empire in her own name, and the terrible price she paid to keep the throne. Featuring palace intrigue, religious conflict, political ambition, and one of history’s most chilling betrayals, this is historical fiction at its most gripping.

Royalty

Political Intrigue

Betrayal

Antihero

Family

Rebellion

Psychological

Identity

Thriller

Journey

Audiobook details

Rating★★★★★ (5.0) (1)

GenreHistorical Fiction

Length29 mins

Publish dateJun 3, 2013

LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Introduction

74. THE BROKEN CROWN

2Author’s Note

85. THE SHADOW OF PROPHECY

3THE PURPLE SHADOW

96. THE PORPHYRY CHAMBER

41. THREADS OF POWER

107. BASILEUS ROMANON

52. A MOTHER’S LEGACY

11Afterword

63. THE DEFIANCE

12Historical Side Effects Disclaimer: Empress Edition

About the author

Ceri Clark

Ceri Clark

Hi, I’m Ceri Clark, a Welsh author who writes stories that twist history, spark curiosity, and entertain. My Heinous History series uncovers strange true tales, including dancing plagues, corpse trials, and Henry VIII’s royal bottom-wiper. (Yes, really.) I also write fantasy, romance, sci-fi, and horror because one genre just isn’t enough. I live in Wales with my husband, son, and Cookie the dog. I love hoodies, rock music, and getting lost in stories, whether I’m reading them or writing them.View all audiobooks by Ceri Clark

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