The Secret History

In sixth-century Constantinople, Theodora rises from hardship to become the most powerful woman in the Roman Empire. After her father's sudden death leaves her and her sisters destitute, she navigates a life filled with struggle and cunning, using her talents in theater and seduction to secure a place in the halls of power. As she becomes a confidant to the emperor's nephew, Theodora faces numerous challenges that test her resilience and ambition, ultimately leading her to confront the question of her ability to wield the crown when it is handed to her.