"Imperial Purple" by Edgar Saltus is a fascinating historical book about the time of the Paleologues and the catastrophic fall of the Byzantine Empire. The author explores in detail the intrigues, betrayals, struggle for power and love in medieval Constantinople. In addition to the fascinating plot, Saltus's book "Imperial Purple" intrigues with its masterful writing style, where every word and every sentence creates a unique image and helps the reader immerse himself in the atmosphere of past eras.