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Signed (inscribed) by author on title page, full number line. Text block, boards and binding are pristine. Dust wrapper in fine, like new condition. Well packaged and promptly shipped from California. Partnered with Friends of the Library since 2010.

New Ships From Canada New in new dust jacket Sewn binding Paper over boards 352 p Audience: General/trade From Publishers Weekly This bland romance set in the 10th century is narrated by Princess Aspasia, young widow and "'"scion of the Purple Chamber"'" of Byzantium Aspasia now attends her niece, Empress Theophano, wed at 18 to Holy Roman Emperor Otto II The story opens with the crowning of Theophano's three-year-old son, Otto III, and plunges into a flashback Both women had experienced the murderous intrigue of the Byzantine court; in contrast, their current daily round in Saxon Germany seems colorless and flaccid Political events, fuzzily delineated, culminate in a power play by cousin Henry ("'"the Quarreler"'"), Duke of Bavaria, against baby Otto, whom he kidnaps so casually that any potential suspense is lost The boy's grandmother and mother talk tough, and Henry backs off Aspasia's own story centers on her love affair with passionate Ismail, a stern, respected Moorish ph.

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A novel telling the story of Theophano (958 -991 AD) Daughter of Romanos II, who was sent as the bride of Otto II,Holy Roman Emperor. Also the story of Aspasia through whose eyes we see the contrast between the surviving Roman Empire in the East and the devastated Empire in the West and how Theophano became the Empress and regent for her son. 352p.

New Ships From Canada New in new dust jacket Sewn binding Paper over boards 352 p Audience: General/trade From Publishers Weekly This bland romance set in the 10th century is narrated by Princess Aspasia, young widow and "'"scion of the Purple Chamber"'" of Byzantium Aspasia now attends her niece, Empress Theophano, wed at 18 to Holy Roman Emperor Otto II The story opens with the crowning of Theophano's three-year-old son, Otto III, and plunges into a flashback Both women had experienced the murderous intrigue of the Byzantine court; in contrast, their current daily round in Saxon Germany seems colorless and flaccid Political events, fuzzily delineated, culminate in a power play by cousin Henry ("'"the Quarreler"'"), Duke of Bavaria, against baby Otto, whom he kidnaps so casually that any potential suspense is lost The boy's grandmother and mother talk tough, and Henry backs off Aspasia's own story centers on her love affair with passionate Ismail, a stern, respected Moorish ph.

SIGNED by the AUTHOR on the Title page. First edition, First printing. Book is in Near Fine condition. Boards are clean, not bumped. Fore edges have a small amount of shelf wear. Interior is clean and legible. Not remaindered. Dust Jacket is in Near Fine condition. Not chipped or crinkled. Not price clipped. Dust Jacket is covered by Mylar wrapper. All-ways well boxed, All-ways fast service. Thanks.

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SIGNED by the AUTHOR on the Title page. First edition, First printing. Book is in Near Fine condition. Boards are clean, not bumped. Fore edges have a small amount of shelf wear. Interior is clean and legible. Not remaindered. Dust Jacket is in Near Fine condition. Not chipped or crinkled. Not price clipped. Dust Jacket is covered by Mylar wrapper. All-ways well boxed, All-ways fast service. Thanks.

New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 1.46

Size: 9x6x1; New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 0.45