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Too Soon the Night
A Novel of Empress Theodora
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The narrative follows Stephen, a palace eunuch and secretary, as he chronicles the extraordinary life of Empress Theodora. Set against the backdrop of a tumultuous Byzantine Empire, Theodora confronts wars, political and religious upheaval, a citywide rebellion, and the onset of the first world plague pandemic. Her story unfolds in a male-dominated society, highlighting her resilience and influence during a period of significant challenges.
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Too Soon the Night, James Conroyd Martin
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- Too Soon the Night
- Subtitle
- A Novel of Empress Theodora
- Language
- English
- Authors
- James Conroyd Martin
- Publisher
- Hussar Quill Press
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 418
- ISBN13
- 9781734004328
- Category
- Historical prose
- Description
- The narrative follows Stephen, a palace eunuch and secretary, as he chronicles the extraordinary life of Empress Theodora. Set against the backdrop of a tumultuous Byzantine Empire, Theodora confronts wars, political and religious upheaval, a citywide rebellion, and the onset of the first world plague pandemic. Her story unfolds in a male-dominated society, highlighting her resilience and influence during a period of significant challenges.