Theodosian Women

Four Riveting Novels of Power, Peril, and the Remarkable Women Who Shaped a Collapsing EmpireIn an age of invading armies, treacherous courtiers, and collapsing imperial authority, three extraordinary women rise to defend their families, claim their destinies, and leave their mark on history. Faith L. Justice's acclaimed Theodosian Women series brings to life the forgotten heroines who steered the Roman world through one of its most turbulent centuries-now collected for the first time in a sweeping omnibus edition.Becoming the Twilight EmpressIn this breathtaking prequel, Princess Placidia's world spirals into violence and betrayal. The young daughter of Theodosius the Great must flee the imperial court and survive the dangers of a dying empire. Braving assassins, barbarians, and political treachery, Placidia begins a journey that will forge her into one of Late Rome's most influential leaders.Twilight Empress (Book One)Captured during the Sack of Rome and abandoned by her brother the emperor, Placidia defies every expectation-allying with her captors, navigating love amid war, and commanding authority in a fractured world. From hostage to queen to empress, her courage and ambition may be the only forces capable of holding an empire together.Dawn Empress (Book Two)When seven-year-old Theodosius II inherits the Eastern Roman throne, his brilliant sister Pulcheria steps forward as imperial regent. In a palace filled with schemers, suitors, and religious conflict, she vows to protect her brother, her sisters, and the future of their realm. But even an empress must battle to keep power-especially when family and faith collide.Rebel Empress (Book Three)Athenais, a pagan scholar with nothing but her wit to rely on, enters Constantinople's glittering but perilous court to become consort to a Christian emperor. As empress, she must outmaneuver rivals, endure religious strife, and survive the cascading disasters that threaten her marriage, her influence, and the empire she strives to elevate through art and learning. Three Women. One Dynasty in Crisis. A World on the Brink.Brilliantly researched and rich with gripping drama, The Theodosian Women chronicles the real lives of powerful empresses, whose decisions shaped the fate of Rome and Byzantium. Perfect for fans of tenacious heroines, vivid historical settings, and stories where power is fought for one calculated move at a time.Buy The Theodosian Women today and immerse yourself in the spectacular rise-and harrowing survival-of the women who steered an empire through its darkest hours. In the early fifth century, three empresses ruled in the Roman Empire: Galla Placidia Augusta in the twilight of the Western Roman Empire, Aelia Pulcheria Augusta in the dawn of the Byzantine Empire in the East, Aelia Eudoxia (known as Athenais) Augusta a pagan poet married and rebelled against Theodosius II. Each woman contributed significantly to late Roman history and are almost unknown to modern readers. These books are their stories. Enjoy!