What is the recommended reading order for this series?

The novella 'Becoming the Twilight Empress' likely precedes the novel 'Twilight Empress'. The other titles, 'Rebel Empress' and 'Dawn Empress', follow as separate entries in the Imperial Rome narrative.

Do the books stand alone or require prior reading?

While each title focuses on a specific empress, they are part of a cohesive series. Reading 'Becoming the Twilight Empress' first provides context for 'Twilight Empress', but other volumes may be read independently.

What historical period do these books cover?

The series covers Imperial Rome, specifically the Theodosian period. It focuses on empresses and figures of justice and faith within that ancient Roman setting, as indicated by the titles and descriptions.

Reading order & editions

The Theodosian Women Historical Fiction

8 books in the catalog · Faith L Justice · Raggedy Moon Books

Twilight Empress: A Novel of Imperial Rome

Series authors

Writers represented in The Theodosian Women

A short note on each author and their books in this series.

Faith L Justice

8 books in the series

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Series reading order: The Theodosian Women

1 Twilight Empress: A Novel of Imperial Rome · 2017 $13.95 View →
2 Dawn Empress: A Novel of Imperial Rome · 2020 $13.95 View →
3 Dawn Empress: A Novel of Imperial Rome · 2020 $22.00 View →
4 Twilight Empress: A Novel of Imperial rome · 2020 $21.00 View →
5 Becoming the Twilight Empress: A Theodosian Women Novella · 2024 $9.95 View →
6 Becoming the Twilight Empress: A Theodosian Women Novella · 2024 $16.95 View →
7 Rebel Empress: A Novel of Imperial Rome · 2024 $23.00 View →
8 Rebel Empress: A Novel of Imperial Rome · 2024 $15.00 View →

This collection features works centered on the Roman Empire, specifically highlighting figures of power and faith during the Theodosian era. The volumes are primarily authored by Faith L Justice, with one title co-authored by Jennifer Quinlan. The series includes both full-length novels and a novella, all contributing to the narrative of Imperial Rome. Readers will find interconnected stories that explore the lives of empresses, blending historical setting with character-driven drama. The titles suggest a focus on specific rulers, offering a glimpse into the political and personal landscapes of ancient Rome through fiction.