{"product_id":"twilight-empress-a-novel-of-imperial-rome-9780917053221","title":"Twilight Empress: A Novel of Imperial rome","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShe lives a life of ambition, power, and intrigue she didn't seek, but can't refuse\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDaughter of Rome, Placidia expects to do her duty to God and country, marry appropriately, and raise imperial heirs. But in AD 410, the city of Rome falls to the Goths, and she must save the tottering Roman Empire from the incompetent hands of her brother. She marries once for love and once for duty, experiencing heartbreaking loss in both.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmpress Placidia must outwit scheming generals and defeat usurpers to win the devotion of her people and secure the throne for her young son. It's not just the enemies within that threaten her rule. Vandals invade the African provinces and Attila masses his Huns on her border. But it's the knife in the hands of those closest that cuts the deepest. Will a confrontation with her rebellious children be the battle she can't survive?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwilight Empress\u003c\/em\u003e is the exciting first novel of the Theodosian Women series by Faith L. Justice featuring the remarkable women who reigned during the Roman Empire's twilight years. Don't miss this \"addictive read\" (\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e); \"filled with romance, political intrigue, and drama that will keep you turning the pages.\" (\u003cem\u003eHistory from a Woman's Perspective\u003c\/em\u003e) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJustice, Faith L.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - FAITH L. JUSTICE writes award-winning fiction and articles in Brooklyn, New York. Her work appeared in such publications as Salon.com, Writer's Digest, and The Copperfield Review. She's Chair of the New York City Chapter of the Historical Novel Society and Associate Editor for Space and Time Magazine. For fun, Faith likes to dig in the dirt-her garden and various archaeological sites. Sample her work, check out her blog or ask Faith a question at her website: www.faithljustice.com","brand":"Raggedy Moon Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50478431535378,"sku":"9780917053221","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_30ce1d64-4600-4fdc-9790-208ee55370ac.jpg?v=1730300893","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/twilight-empress-a-novel-of-imperial-rome-9780917053221","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}