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Set in the 11th century Byzantine Empire, the story follows teenage princess Anna Comnena as she struggles to claim her birthright to the throne. Anna faces political intrigue and the challenge of asserting herself in a patriarchal society, as her younger brother John threatens her claim.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: History/Medieval History
Authors: Tracy Barrett
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