Poison is a Woman's Weapon. Empress Irini Series, Volume 2, Paperback

Janet McGiffin takes us on a thrilling adventure through the perils of ancient Byzantium, led by the indefatigable young nun Thekla, through whose eyes we experience the streets of Constantinople. The temples, the food, the warriors, in all their glory and misery, are brought to life for today's young readers with a deft and knowledgeable hand.

• Publisher: Scotland Street Press
• Author(s): Janet McGiffin
• Illustration(s): Illustrations, black and white
• Number of pages: 352
• Collection: The Empress Irini Series
• Publication date: 2023
• Dimensions: 197 x 131 x 35
• Cover type: Paperback / softback
• Illustrator: Harry Pizzey