Agent of Byzantium

Set in a reimagined 14th-century Byzantine Empire where technology advances earlier than in our history, this collection of interwoven stories follows the daring exploits of spy Basil Argyros. As he undertakes covert missions against enemies like Persia and defends his empire, he encounters groundbreaking inventions such as gunpowder and telescopes, shaping the fate of his world. With intricate plots, wit, and inventive world-building, Harry Turtledove crafts an engaging alternate history full of courage and ingenuity.