Eight for Eternity

In January 532, amidst the chaos of the Nika riots in Constantinople, John, the chamberlain to Emperor Justinian, embarks on a perilous quest to uncover conspirators aiming to dethrone the emperor. As the city burns, he navigates a complex web of intrigue involving Porphyrius, a renowned charioteer, a pair of brothers with royal ambitions, and a determined young girl who may hold vital information. With the loyalty of General Belisarius and his troops hanging in the balance, John's efforts are crucial to preserving the empire in a time when strife may herald its downfall.