![]() ![]() ![]() There seems nothing to stop John's rise to patrician power, except his lack of imperial ambition and his devotion to Euphemia, an unsuitable young woman whose father Theodora has imprisoned. He even manages to placate Emperor Justinian who, knowing nothing of John's parentage, understandably suspects Theodoraonce an actress notorious for easy virtueof infidelity with this attractive young man. Intrigue, bastardy and godlike privilege emerge as the chief motivators in a fanciful tale of the Byzantine Empress Theodora and John, the lowly scribe who materializes one day and addresses her as "Mother." Since he has clearly inherited her beauty and brains, he soon establishes himself not only as an impeccable record keeper and linguist but as an unparalleled military commander, defeating forces that far outnumber his own. ![]() Synopsis: In sixth century Constantinople, John, son of Diodoros of Bostra, wins the patronage of the Empress Theodora, and becomes involved in palace intrigueīradshaw returns to the setting of The Beacon at Alexandria, again producing a historical novel that animates an era. ![]()
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