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The Secret History
A Novel of Empress TheodoraBy Stephanie Marie ThorntonNarrated by Patricia SantomassoLength13h 54m
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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?
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.1 (2.5K)
Includes Goodreads
GenreHistorical Fiction, Fairy Tales and Folklore
Length13 hrs 54 mins
Narrated byPatricia Santomasso
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateSep 12, 2020
LanguageEnglish
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