Stephanie Marie Thornton Books in Order

This historical novel follows Theodora from poverty and stage performances in sixth-century Constantinople toward the imperial court. Her relationship with the emperor's nephew offers access to power, while betrayal and political hostility test her ability to survive there.

In ancient Egypt, Hatshepsut's family tragedy leads to a political marriage and responsibilities she never expected. Love for an adviser conflicts with royal duty, while her determination to govern brings both opportunities and enemies seeking her downfall.

Borte and other women connected to Genghis Khan navigate marriage, warfare, and succession as his empire expands. Their different backgrounds and ambitions shape a historical novel about the alliances and sacrifices behind the Mongolian ruling family's power.

Alexander the Great's conquests are seen through people close to him, including his sister Thessalonike and the women Drypetis and Roxana. Their ambitions, loyalties, and rivalries shape a historical novel about power and the struggle over his legacy.

Alice Roosevelt uses her position as the president's daughter to challenge expectations and enter Washington's political world. This historical novel follows her public influence, difficult relationships, and family rivalries amid the upheavals of the twentieth century.

This historical novel portrays Jacqueline Kennedy's efforts to shape her life as a wife, mother, and First Lady. After her husband's assassination, grief and public scrutiny force her to reconsider her identity and seek a future of her own.

In 1963, Catherine Gray asks former spy Elizabeth Bentley for answers about her family. Bentley's account of communist recruitment, wartime espionage, and Cold War loyalties reveals connections that force Catherine to reconsider what she believes about her own past.

This historical novel connects Mary Wollstonecraft's unconventional writing and relationships with her daughter Mary Shelley's search for creative independence. Across two generations, motherhood, marriage, and literary ambition shape their attempts to understand themselves and challenge society's expectations.