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Theodora, a bearkeeper’s daughter, is the Hippodrome’s favorite actress. Tempted by gold, she performs a lewd act on stage before a crowd of excited spectators. Later, humiliated and struggling to gain respect, she accepts a governor’s offer of marriage and accompanies him to his villa in North Africa, lured by promises of sanctuary and status. Disillusioned and desperate,
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I came across Theodora when she was referenced in The Istanbul Puzzle by Laurence O'Bryan before my last trip to Turkey. I found her utterly fascinating. But, unfortunately, have been unsuccessful in finding a non-fiction work on her. So, I began searching out historical - fiction work to learn more. What I did glean from internet searches verified the woman portrayed in O'Bryan's work. Born at the turn of the 6th century, Theodora was a prostitute who performed "adult entertainment" on stage
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