As the gods and goddesses of Olympus scheme, the ancient world is thrown into turmoil when Helen, the most beautiful woman in all of Greece, is stolen away by her Trojan love. Inflamed by jealousy, the Greek king seeks lethal vengeance and sends his black war ships to descend on the city of Troy. In the siege that follows, history’s greatest heroes, from Ajax to Achilles to Odysseus, are forged in combat, and the brutal costs of passion, pride, and revenge must be paid. In the end, the whims of the gods, the cunning of the warriors, and a great wooden horse will decide who emerges victorious.
Homer's epic poem, The Iliad, is one of the greatest adventure stories of all time and Rosemary Sutcliff's retelling of the classic saga embodies all of the drama, romance, and intrigue of ancient Greece.
This is a tale of loyalty, honor, and sacrifice as violence and unrest sweep through Roman Britain. Amidst the chaos, two cousins, Justin and Flavius, find themselves entangled in a plot to overthrow the Emperor. Fearing for their lives, they gather a tattered band of men and lead them into the thick of battle, deter-mined to defend the honor of Rome. But time is running out. Can they save the Emperor before it's too late? Rosemary Sutcliff weaves a gripping story of courage, friendship, and the struggle for power in a turbulent era. If you want to join Justin and Flavius' quest to save the Emperor, get a copy of this book.
Bonnie's comment
I just heard of this writer and checked with my closest bookstore to see if they had a copy of that book. No, not that one, but they had these two books by her, so I got both of the Sutcliff books they had.
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