Anne Perry's latest historical novel is set in 13th Century Constantinople. Anna has come here from Nicea in search of her brother. She is a well trained physician. In order to achieve her goals she dresses like a eunuch. She makes connections with the powerful people of Constantinople through her medical practise.
Through her work she discovers that her brother had been involved in a plot to overthrow the emperor. As a result he was exiled.
Meantime in Rome, Charles of Anjou is preparing another crusade to the holy land. The pope wants the orthodox church to submit to Rome, and if it doesn't Charles will wreak havoc on it. How can Emperor Michael prevent disaster. Anna finds herself caught up in the intrigues and as a healer she finds herself torn.
Well written, you won't want to put it down.
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