Antinous: A Stage Play

By Sarah Cordwell Scott

When prophecy collides with power, one boy's fate will shake the gods.

Empress Sabina yearns for motherhood but is rendered barren by a cruel devotional ritual ordered by her husband, Emperor Hadrian.

Encouraged by a prophecy, Sabina enlists her lover, the emperor's witty secretary, Suetonius, to secretly adopt a slave boy named Antinous. However, Hadrian's notorious sexual practices and his bizarre celestial ambitions lead the beautiful boy towards a tragic destiny.

A cautionary tale for modern times, Antinous explores how society allows charismatic leaders to exploit religious belief and the devastating costs borne by the innocent.

CONTENT GUIDANCE: This novel explores aspects of paedophilia, slavery, misogyny, and homophobia and contains depictions of suicide. Please read with care.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GC5NHSGZ
• ISBN13: 9798277738498
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 8.0"