Byzantium, capitol of the 6th century Roman Empire, simmers a rich stew of creeds, cultures, and citizens with a sprinkling of cutthroats and crimes. John the Eunuch, Emperor Justinian's Lord Chamberlain, orders a Christian court while himself observing the rites of Mithra. Thomas, a knight from Britain, Ahasuerus, a soothsayer, and two ladies from Crete stir up events and old memories for John, Who must ask how the visitors link to the death of Leukos, Keeper of the Plate. An Egyptian brothel keeper and a Christian stylite ...
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Byzantium, capitol of the 6th century Roman Empire, simmers a rich stew of creeds, cultures, and citizens with a sprinkling of cutthroats and crimes. John the Eunuch, Emperor Justinian's Lord Chamberlain, orders a Christian court while himself observing the rites of Mithra. Thomas, a knight from Britain, Ahasuerus, a soothsayer, and two ladies from Crete stir up events and old memories for John, Who must ask how the visitors link to the death of Leukos, Keeper of the Plate. An Egyptian brothel keeper and a Christian stylite know more than they are telling...
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Very Good. 1st edition, 1st printing, Poisoned Pen Press hardcover w/ DJ, 1999. Book is VG+ to Near Fine, w/ clean text, tight binding. DJ is VG to VG+, w/ very light edge/shelf wear. Free delivery confirmation.
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Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1890208191. 8vo 8"-9" tall; 292 pages; A snug, fresh copy in immaculate dust jacket. Tiny spot stain to front edge; perhaps read once. Signed by authors to the title page. NF/F; Signed by All Authors.