Too Soon the Night, James Conroyd Martin
Too Soon the Night, James Conroyd Martin
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Too Soon the Night
A Novel of Empress Theodora

Author: James Conroyd Martin

Narrator: James Gillies

Unabridged: 15 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/28/2021

Synopsis

"A gorgeous tapestry of impeccable research and intricate worldbuilding." ~Kate Quinn, author of The Empress of Rome Series Although Too Soon the Night can be read as a stand-alone novel, it continues the story of Theodora, as told by eunuch Stephen, where Fortune’s Child leaves off: after her marriage to Justinian and her taking a new stage as Empress of the New Rome.Together, Justinian and Theodora reach for greatness, albeit in different areas: Justinian aims to simplify thousands of old Roman laws into one codex, as well as reconquer Rome and other lands lost to barbarians. Theodora longs to close the chasm between two religious beliefs, establish significant rights for women, and ensure that the Justinian-Theodora bloodline continues. Unforeseen cataclysmic events with which the royal pair must contend include the first worldwide pandemic and a city uprising that places their dual throne and very lives at risk. 

Reviews

Goodreads review by Christine on September 28, 2021

I liked it but didn't love it as much as I did the first book. I found myself skipping ahead as it was a bit boring. Theodora was still an amazing woman far ahead of her time.......more

Goodreads review by Mercedes on January 03, 2022

As James Conroyd Martin stated in his afterword, he did not originally intend to write two books about Empress Theodora. Impossible! Her story was so complicated I’m almost surprised he didn’t require three volumes. As with book one, much of the story is told from the point of view of the eunuch Ste......more

Goodreads review by Karen on January 21, 2024

This was a slow read for me. I enjoyed learning about the time, but it took me awhile to finish.......more

Goodreads review by Entropie on December 27, 2021

I have been interested in the topic of Justinian and Theodora for months, and I have also read some relevant materials on that (e.g. "The Empress Theodora" by J.A.S. Evans). Therefore, although I didn't read the previous work, I do have high expectations for it. In all, it is a brilliant novel, the i......more

Goodreads review by ErinAlise on December 25, 2021

A continuation from the first book titled Fortune’s Child about Empress Theodora of Constantinople in the 6th century. Stephen had every reason to hate Empress Theodora. Not only had she placed his life in danger multiple times but she had also imprisoned him for five years without even a explanatio......more

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