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.
General
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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