Helen of Troy

By Margaret George

By Margaret George

By Margaret George
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Helen of Troy by Margaret George

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    About Helen of Troy

    Acclaimed author Margaret George tells the story of the legendary Greek woman whose face “launched a thousand ships” in this New York Times bestseller.

    The Trojan War, fought nearly twelve hundred years before the birth of Christ, and recounted in Homer’s Iliad, continues to haunt us because of its origins: one woman’s beauty, a visiting prince’s passion, and a love that ended in tragedy.

    Laden with doom, yet surprising in its moments of innocence and beauty, Helen of Troy is an exquisite page-turner with a cast of irresistible, legendary characters—Odysseus, Hector, Achilles, Menelaus, Priam, Clytemnestra, Agamemnon, as well as Helen and Paris themselves. With a wealth of material that reproduces the Age of Bronze in all its glory, it brings to life a war that we have all learned about but never before experienced.

    About Helen of Troy

    Acclaimed author Margaret George tells the story of the legendary Greek woman whose face “launched a thousand ships” in this New York Times bestseller.

    The Trojan War, fought nearly twelve hundred years before the birth of Christ, and recounted in Homer’s Iliad, continues to haunt us because of its origins: one woman’s beauty, a visiting prince’s passion, and a love that ended in tragedy.

    Laden with doom, yet surprising in its moments of innocence and beauty, Helen of Troy is an exquisite page-turner with a cast of irresistible, legendary characters—Odysseus, Hector, Achilles, Menelaus, Priam, Clytemnestra, Agamemnon, as well as Helen and Paris themselves. With a wealth of material that reproduces the Age of Bronze in all its glory, it brings to life a war that we have all learned about but never before experienced.

    About Helen of Troy

    The New York Times bestseller from Margaret George, author of Mary, Called Magdalene and Elizabeth I

    With her amazing ability to summon the voices of historical characters, Margaret George tells the story of the woman whose face "launched a thousand ships" in Helen of Troy. Laden with doom, yet surprising in its moments of innocence and beauty, this is a beautifully told story of a legendary woman and her times. An exquisite page-turner with a cast of irresistible characters–Odysseus, Hector, Achilles, Priam, Clytemnestra, Agamemnon, as well as Helen and Paris themselves–and a wealth of material that reproduces the Age of Bronze in all its glory, Helen of Troy brings to life a war that we have all learned about but never before experienced.

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    “Delicious.”—People

    “The face that launched a thousand ships has sparked a scintillating historical novel.”—Chicago Tribune

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    “An evocative portrait.”—The New York Times

    “If only history lessons had been like this.”—Cosmopolitan

    “Engaging and intelligent fiction.”—Kirkus Reviews

    “Readers looking to be transported to another place and time will find their magic carpet here.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

    “Extensively researched with the highest integrity, and deeply engaging, it sets a new benchmark for the genre.”—New York Times bestselling author Alison Weir

    “An impressive feat of research and imagination.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Diana Gabaldon

    About Margaret George

    Margaret George is the New York Times bestselling author of eight novels of biographical historical fiction, including The Splendor Before the Dark, The Confessions of Young Nero; Elizabeth I; Helen of Troy; Mary, Called Magdalene; The Memoirs of Cleopatra; Mary Queen of… More about Margaret George

    About Margaret George

    Margaret George is the New York Times bestselling author of eight novels of biographical historical fiction, including The Splendor Before the Dark, The Confessions of Young Nero; Elizabeth I; Helen of Troy; Mary, Called Magdalene; The Memoirs of Cleopatra; Mary Queen of… More about Margaret George

    About Margaret George

    Margaret George is the New York Times bestselling author of eight novels of biographical historical fiction, including The Splendor Before the Dark, The Confessions of Young Nero; Elizabeth I; Helen of Troy; Mary, Called Magdalene; The Memoirs of Cleopatra; Mary Queen of… More about Margaret George

    Product Details

    Paperback
    Published by Berkley
    May 29, 2007 | 672 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-7/16 | ISBN 9780143038993

    Ebook
    Published by Berkley
    Aug 03, 2006 | 656 Pages | ISBN 9781101218792

    Audiobook Download
    Published by Penguin Audio
    Aug 03, 2006 | 1833 Minutes | ISBN 9781429585897

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