Twilight Empress
A Novel of Imperial Rome
by Faith L. Justice
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Pub Date May 08 2017 | Archive Date Aug 23 2019
Raggedy Moon Books | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles
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Description
One woman battles the coming Dark Ages.
Twilight Empress tells the little-known story of a remarkable woman: Placidia, sister to one of the last Roman Emperors. Roman Empress and Gothic Queen, Placidia does the unthinkable: she rules the failing Western Roman Empire. A life of ambition, power, and intrigue she doesn't seek, but can't refuse, her actions shape the face of Western Europe for centuries. A woman, as well as an empress, Placidia suffers love, loss, and betrayal. Can her intelligence, tenacity, and ambition help her survive and triumph over scheming generals, rebellious children, and Attila the Hun?
Twilight Empress is "a fast-paced historical novel filled with romance, courtly intrigue, and drama that will keep you turning the pages. [It] will appeal to fans of Margaret George, Libbie Hawker, and Ki Longfellow." (History From a Woman's Perspective). If you're looking for an "addictive...fun, fast read" (Kirkus Reviews) about a "female character who's not written about to death" (Historical Novel Society), check out this book. It's an "utterly captivating read." (So Many Books, So Little Time)
A Note From the Publisher
ePub eBook: 9781370214716
Advance Praise
“…this is solid historical fiction, with full marks for a little-used time period and setting. It totally gets extra points for giving us a female lead character who’s not written about to death (I’m looking at you, Anne Boleyn!)”
-- Historical Novel Society
“The author does a fine job of delicately underlining the limits of female governance during the period, creating sympathy for the heroine, whose only option is to rule through men… An addictive, fun, fast read…”
-- Kirkus Reviews
“It’s been a long time since I stayed up late to finish a book…I just couldn’t stop reading and had this intense need to know how it all would end.”
-- Bookfever
“Twilight Empress is a fast-paced historical novel that is filled with romance, political and courtly intrigue, and drama that will keep you turning the pages…”
-- History from a Woman’s Perspective
“There was enough action so there was no dull moment…I can’t wait to read the next one.”
--Bookramblings
“Twilight Empress is an utterly captivating read…I’m excited to read more by this author.”
-- So Many Books So Little Time
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9780692460511 |
| PRICE | $13.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Rhea F, Librarian
This book is 2 years old at this point, so why it is still up on Netgalley is beyond me. Although I took Classical Studies in my undergrad, my classes covered to Constantine. I am fascinated by this portrayal of Rome and its rulers from this period.
It is a fascinating novel that takes place in Italy just following the fall of Rome. When Rome is sacked by the Goths, Galla Placidia, sister to the emperor, is taken as a prisoner of war. Being used as a political pawn doesn’t sit well with her, so she sets her own destiny and builds a life among the Goths. When her life takes another unexpected turn, she is named Augusta. She is forced to live a life of politics and intrigue up until the very end.
The pacing in this book is excellent! I could not put it down. I very much enjoyed the secondary characters and how they were used as foils to reflect the change in her. It was also a realistic portrayal of her being torn between her duties to the empire and her heart.
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Maria M, Librarian
This was a complimentary copy from netgalley - thank you
I love this genre and being able to read something about someone I hadn't heard of and knew absolutely nothing about was a real treat
Well written, drawing the reader in, I found this really engaging
Would make a really good book club book and its the sort of thing I would definitely read as a holiday book.
Would highly recommend both book and author
Librarian 50053
Immersive historical novel about Empress Placidia. Romance, war, friendship & a strong female leadmake for a fun story. Lots of historical details & sheds light on the Gothic culture.
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