“A brilliant exploration of imperialism, society’s expectations of women, and the dangers of prejudice—issues that feel as relevant today as they were a century and a half ago.”— Reedsy Discovery

”The skillfully composed narrative ambles slowly through its setting, painting a powerful portrait of a time and place, but then it picks up speed as it rockets to an explosive conclusion. A historically engaging … read, with fine courtroom drama and a few surprises.”— Kirkus Reviews

The “characters are richly imagined and skillfully accomplished. The underlying themes—the quest for justice and love—are brilliantly written. … This book features strong historical elements, a compelling and original premise, enigmatic characters, and an intriguing setting … A Court at Constantinople won my heart!“— The Book Commentary

A Court at Constantinople is “deserving of applause” because the author “beautifully blended” the themes of “justice, law, equality, human rights, abuse, and love” through “excellent story-telling” that “could have easily passed for a book in John Grisham’s series.”— OnlineBookClub