Daughter of the Gods

Praise for THE SECRET HISTORY:
"What a heroine! Stephanie Thornton's Theodora is tough and intelligent, spitting defiance against the cruel world of the Byzantine Empire. Her rise from street urchin to emperor's consort made me want to stand up and cheer." --Kate Quinn, author of Empress of the Seven Hills


"Stephanie Thornton writes a remarkable first novel that brings a little known woman to full, vibrant life again. A sprawling and irresistible story." --Jeane Westin, author of The Spymaster's Daughter


"A fascinating and vivid account...the life of the Empress Theodora leaps from the page, as colorful and complex as the woman herself." --Michelle Diener, author of The Emperor's Conspiracy




"A tough and intelligent main character takes center stage in a novel that champions a story of rising from the ashes to fame." --Romantic Times


"If there is one book you choose to read on ancient times, let it be The Secret History. Theodora is a true Byzantine icon, and her story is a timeless inspiration that needs to be heard." --Historical Novel Society



"[A] fascinating interpretation of a powerful woman's life... Thornton's well-conceived and engrossing tale exalts a historical figure of 'true grit.'" Library Journal


Theodora's dramatic tale is exquisitely crafted in this can't miss summer read. I couldn't put it down for a moment." San Francisco Book Review