A review by monicabhills
The Secret History: A Novel of Empress Theodora by Stephanie Marie Thornton

5.0

This novel was AMAZING!!! It is based on the true story of Empress Theodora. I was a history major in college and I teach social studies but I am ashamed to admit I had never heard of her before. The book told of her horrible struggle as a young girl as she tried to live as an actress and prostitute in order to survive. Her beauty and brains would eventually take her to find true love as the emperor's wife. Just an absolutely incredible story and most of it is based on fact. The author includes a historical note at the end which I always appreciate. This novel was fantastic!!!!!