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Compelling, unputdownable novel of love and hatred, ambition and rivalry, peace and war by bestselling David Gemmell.

About the Author

David A. Gemmell's first novel, Legend, was first published in 1984 and went on to become a classic. His most recent Drenai and Rigante novels are available as Corgi paperbacks; all are Sunday Times bestsellers.

Widely regarded as the finest writer of heroic fantasy, David Gemmell lived in Sussex until his death in July 2006.

Reviews

History and legend combine in an epic recreation of the Troy myth
*Conn Iggulden*

David Gemmell carries us away to a four-cornered, wholly convincing cosmos, so masterfully done that the reader thinks, 'Ah this is what it was really like'
*Steven Pressfield*

Gripping and fast-paced, intelligent and intensely readable... should appeal to anyone who enjoys an action-packed historical epic
*Joanne Harris*

The loyalties and betrayals, the love and the hate, the endless, everlasting courage of the men - and the women - of both sides are brought to life in this vivid, inspirational recreation of the Troy myth
*Manda Scott*

History and legend combine in an epic recreation of the Troy myth -- Conn Iggulden
David Gemmell carries us away to a four-cornered, wholly convincing cosmos, so masterfully done that the reader thinks, 'Ah this is what it was really like' -- Steven Pressfield
Gripping and fast-paced, intelligent and intensely readable... should appeal to anyone who enjoys an action-packed historical epic -- Joanne Harris
The loyalties and betrayals, the love and the hate, the endless, everlasting courage of the men - and the women - of both sides are brought to life in this vivid, inspirational recreation of the Troy myth -- Manda Scott

Called away from her life as a priestess on the isle of Thera, Andromache travels to Troy as the wife-to-be of Hektor, warrior hero and son of King Priam. Before she meets her future husband, however, Andromache becomes involved in the sometimes petty, always dangerous household politics of the house of Priam. Most disturbing to the free-spirited former priestess, she falls in love with Hektor's good friend Helikaon, also called Aeneas, the Lord of the Silver Bow. Gemmell begins his epic trilogy several years before Agamemnon sends his fleet to lay siege to Troy. By focusing on the minor characters of Homer's Iliad, the author of the "Stones of Power" cycle adds another dimension to a classic tale of passion and honor. Andromache's independent spirit and warrior-maiden demeanor work in counterpoint to Helikaon's honorable conscience and battle-hardened prowess. A series opener for all libraries; highly recommended. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.