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    Theodora: Actress, Empress, Whore (Virago Press) (Paperback) By (author) Stella Duffy

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    Short Description for Theodora* A brilliant new novel from the author of Singling out the Couples, State of Happiness and Parallel Lies
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    An engaging piece of historical fiction3

    Nicola Markus This book really grew on me the more I read. At first I felt a little disconnected from Theodora and was worried that it would make it harder for me to enjoy the novel, but a few chapters later, I found myself drawn in.

    This is a rags to riches tale, based in historical fact, and the novel certainly comes across as well researched with good attention to period detail. I didn't notice any obvious anachronisms and found myself entranced by the setting.

    Theodora really grows as a character throughout this piece. I found her a little annoying in the early chapters, but as her story progressed, I found myself warming to her more and more, getting caught up in her journey from actress to empress. She is not perfect and not everything about her is likeable, but I think that makes her more real, more human.

    The background information in the piece - the divide over Christianity, the life of actresses - comes across well. The reader is given a good sense of what is happening without it feeling too much like a history lesson. The facts are woven seamlessly into the story, giving great support and depth to the plot.

    I found that Stella Duffy's prose flowed nicely and I enjoyed some of the more descriptive passages. This book should please any lovers of historical fiction, particularly those with an interest in this time period.

    I received this book as a free e-book ARC from NetGalley. by Nicola Markus

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