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1	King Must Die more books like this by Mary Renault, PSE Theseus, the boy-king of Eleuisis, is ritually preordained to die after one year of marriage to the sacred Queen, but he defies the Gods' decree and claims his inheritance - the throne of Athens. His friends are the young men and maidens, slaves of the Gods, chosen for death in the Bull Dance. His fabled enemy is the monstrous, half-man, half-bull ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.64! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Persian Boy more books like this by Mary Renault, PSE "The Persian Boy" tells the story of the climactic last seven years of Alexander the Great's life through the eyes of his lover, Bagoas. Abducted and gelded as a boy, Bagoas was sold as a courtesan to King Darius of Persia, but found freedom with Alexander after the Macedon army conquered his homeland. Taken as an attendant into Alexander's ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.64! \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Last of the Wine more books like this by Mary Renault, PSE Alexias, a young Athenian of good family, grows up just as the Peloponnesian War is drawing to a close. The adult world he enters is one in which the power and influence of his class have been undermined by the forces of war, and more and more Alexias finds himself drawn to the controversial teachings of Sokrates. Among the great thinker's ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.61! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Bull from the Sea more books like this by Mary Renault This second instalment in the story of the legendary hero begins with Theseus' triumphant return from Crete after slaying the Minotaur. Having freed the city of Athens from the onerous tribute demanded by the ruler of Knossos - the sacrifice of noble youths and maidens to the appetite of the Labyrinth's monster - Theseus has returned home to find ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| first editions \| SVS
5	The Mask of Apollo more books like this by Mary Renault, PSE In a vivid depiction of Ancient Greece and its legendary heroes, The Mask of Apollo tells the story of Nikeratos, the gifted tragic actor at the centre of political and cultural activity in Athens, 400 B. C. Wherever he goes, Nikeratos carries a golden mask of Apollo, a relic and reminder of an age when the theatre was at the height of its ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.25! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Fire from Heaven more books like this by Mary Renault, PSE At 20, when his reign began, Alexander the Great was already a seasoned soldier and a complex, passionate man. This novel tells the story of the boy Alexander, and the years that shaped him. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
7	The Nature of Alexander more books like this by Mary Renault, PSE More has been written about Alexander the Great than any other figure in history. Like his boyhood hero, Achilles, he traded long life for lasting fame. King of Macedonia before he was twenty, Alexander went on to become the greatest conqueror of the ancient world, inspiring legends in his lifetime and after his death. Every age has interpreted ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.50! \| first editions \| SVS
8	The Charioteer more books like this by Mary Renault, PSE Originally published in 1959, "The Charioteer" is a bold, unapologetic portrayal of male homosexuality during World War II that stands with Vidal's "The City and the Pillar" and Isherwood's "Berlin Stories" as a monumental work in gay literature. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.00! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Funeral Games more books like this by Mary Renault, PSE As "Funeral Games" opens, Alexander the Great lies dying. Around his body gather the generals, the provincial satraps and the royal wives, already competing for the prizes of power and land. Only Bagaos, the Persian boy mourning in the shadows wants nothing. Tracing the events of the fifteen years following Alexander's death, "Funeral Games" sees ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.85! \| first editions \| SVS
10	The praise singer more books like this by Mary Renault, PSE Born into a stern farming family on the island of Keos, Simonides escapes his harsh childhood through a lucky apprenticeship with a renowned Ionian singer. Travelling through fifth century BC Greece, Simonides learn not only how to play the kithara and compose poetry, but also how to navigate the political intrigue surrounding his rich patrons. He ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.95! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Friendly Young Ladies more books like this by Mary Renault, PSE When 17-year-old Elsie runs away, she seeks out her older sister Leo, only to find Leo sharing a bed with the beautiful Helen. An enchanting portrait of Bohemian life in 1930s London, this provocative romantic comedy was written in 1943 in response to Lillian Hellman's "The Children's Hour." see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.06! \| first editions \| SVS
12	The lion in the gateway more books like this by Mary Renault Tells the enthralling story of the Persian Wars. The epic battles of Marathon, the Persian invasions and the final victory of the Greeks are all explained to younger readers. see all copies from $7.63! first editions
13	Return to Night by Mary Renault see all copies from $1.99! first editions
14 view cover	The last of the summer wine by Mary Renault Athens and Sparta, the mighty cities of Ancient Greece, locked in 25 years of conflict - the Peloponnesian War. Alexias the Athenian grew up in those years and all the time his destiny has been leading him to the moment when he must stand beside his friend Lysis, in the last clash of the cities. see all copies from $8.75!
15 view cover	The Alexander trilogy by Mary Renault see all copies from $12.15!
16	Kings Must Die more books like this by Mary Renault, PSE see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.91!
17	The king must die & the bull from the sea / Mary Renault. more books like this by Mary Renault, Parker Fulton see all copies from $2.10! new only from $12.00! \| first editions
18	Middle Mist by Mary Renault see all copies from $1.99! new only from $48.65! \| first editions
19	North Face by Mary Renault, PSE see all copies from $1.99! new only from $63.14! \| first editions
20	Kind Are Her Answers by Mary Renault see all copies from $2.72! first editions
21	Promise of Love by Mary Renault see all copies from $1.99! first editions
22 view cover	Alejandro Magno more books like this by Mary Renault, PSE Mary Renault (1905-1983) ha pasado a la historia como una de las helenistas y novelistas mas importantes de todos los tiempos. En esta obra se adentra en uno de sus temas recurrentes y que mas y mejor investigo, la vida de Alejandro Magno, para desentranar la historia y la fabula, las medias verdades y las opiniones interesadas, y para revelar la ... see all copies from $9.00! new only from $24.09!
23	El Muchacho Persa more books like this by Mary Renault see all copies from $21.00! new only from $94.72!
24 view cover	Teseo, Rey de Atenas more books like this by Mary Renault, PSE see all copies from $26.19! new only from $26.20!
25	The Le Riches Story: 175 Years of Progress more books like this by Mary Renault, PSE, Renault Mary see all copies from $22.03! new only from $51.08!

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