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==Historical fiction==
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|author=Ross Laidlaw
|title=Justinian: The Sleepless One
|rating=3
|genre=Historical Fiction
|summary=Born Uprauda Ystock, the son of a peasant, Justinian (as he was to become known) managed to change his life around when his mother's brother, Roderic, an important general in the Roman Army, paid for his education. After a series of successes, Roderic became Emperor Justin and then passed the mantel on to his nephew, who became known as Justinian. When he came into power, the Roman Empire was under attack from all directions and Justinian was forced to battle for his right to remain Emperor. Fortunately, he married Theodora, an ex-courtesan, who helped to mould him into the leader that he needed to be. Was this enough to remain in power, or would it all be snatched away from him?
|amazonuk=<amazonuk>1846971586</amazonuk>
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|author=Peter Carey