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Innocence and Gold Dust (Paperback): Frances Webb

Innocence and Gold Dust (Paperback)

Frances Webb

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After Eutropius' mother dies while giving birth to him, the newborn is raised by a shepherd and his wife. The shepherd castrates the baby to increase his worth and sells him into slavery, where Eutropius eventually becomes part of a young woman's dowry. He develops a close relationship with his new mistress, Sophie, until he is caught pandering and is released from service without financial support. Eutropius' struggle with his lack of social and sexual power translates into lust for political power and wealth. He is determined to overcome his outcast status and concocts devious schemes (switching brides on the Emperor and kidnapping a bishop) to reach a powerful position in society. However, as he works his way up, public outrage over such a high standing for a eunuch threatens to knock him back down again. With physical violence and verbal insults raging against him, is it possible for him to keep everything he has earned? After 18 years of teaching, author Frances Webb lives near Philadelphia and is enjoying retirement. Webb's research took her to Turkey, as well as reading the ancient poets, writers, and historians. Innocence and Gold Dust is alive with real history. Many scenes of historical events surround crazy emperors, greedy politicos, well-meaning bishops, and womanizing generals. It all happens in the latter half of the fourth century in a place and at time not often frequented in fiction.

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Imprint: Strategic Book Publishing
Country of origin: United States
Release date: August 2010
First published: August 2010
Authors: Frances Webb
Dimensions: 229 x 152 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback - Trade
Pages: 466
ISBN-13: 978-1-60911-340-7
Categories: Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > Historical fiction
LSN: 1-60911-340-3
Barcode: 9781609113407

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