Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine in which we spotlight upcoming releases that we are eagerly anticipating! (Graphic created with Antiquaire page kit by Silvia Romeo.)
Release Date: July 2, 2013
Synopsis from IndieBound
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
Why I am waiting....
I enjoy learning from historical fiction and this is a period I don't really know much about. And the amazing cover doesn't hurt!
I've never heard of this book! But hey, you have less than two weeks to wait for this book! I hope you enjoy it when you get the chance to read it :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog!
Alyssa @ The Eater of Books!
I don't read nearly enough historical fiction, so thanks for giving me a nudge :) Great pick!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog earlier today!
Im a New Follower!
Great pick! This is actually the first that I've heard of this one. Thanks so much for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteKrystianna @ Downright Dystopian