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Byzantium

by Michael Ennis · 1989

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Set in Constantinople in the 11th century, this is a story of intrigue, romance and adventure in the decadent capital of the Byzantine empire. It features Haraldr Sigurdarson, a Viking prince, who gradually learns the ways of the cosmopolitan court, and rises to heights he never dreamed of.

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historical fictionhistorical fictionMore like thisLess of thismedievalmedievalMore like thisLess of this
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Middle AgesMiddle AgesMore like thisLess of thisByzantine EmpireByzantine EmpireMore like thisLess of thisEuropeEuropeMore like thisLess of thisMiddle EastMiddle EastMore like thisLess of this
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adult

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