Greek history once again becomes a source of inspiration for a writer. Grossglouze turns to Byzantium and Orthodoxy and weaves a love story. The novel unfolds during the reign of Emperor Arcadius and Empress Eudoxia. Its protagonists are a Roman tribune and a Christian woman, Olympia. Through a masterfully crafted story of unfulfilled love, the author takes the opportunity to bring us close to the imperial court, its conspiracies and intrigues, as well as the influence it had on the Church.
The period and the characters also give Grossglouze the opportunity to write about John Chrysostom, since the novel’s protagonists live close to him and their lives are decisively influenced by him.
A novel that keeps the reader’s interest undiminished until the very last page.
