In this final volume in the authors' historical trilogy, the ancient world is fiercely divided. On the killing fields outside the golden city of Troy, forces loyal to the Mykene King gather. Among them is Odysseus, who knows that he must soon face his former friends in deadly combat.
From the bestselling author of "Autobiography of Henry VIII, Memoirs of Cleopatra," and "Mary, Called Magdalene," among others, comes a lush, seductive novel of the legendary beauty whose face "launched a thousand ships," the mythic woman who was Helen of Troy.
On Saturday, September 9, 1922, the victorious Turkish cavalry rode into Smyrna, the richest and most cosmopolitan city in the Ottoman Empire. The citys vast wealth created centuries earlier by powerful Levantine dynasties, its factories teemed with Greeks, Armenians, Turks, and Jews. Together, they had created a majority Christian city that was ...
"The Groovy Greeks" is full of fab facts about the hip and happening Greeks - who hung out all over 2000 years ago. This book tells you who had the world's first flushing toilet and why dedicated doctors tasted their patients' ear wax.
As despised as she was desired, Helen of Troy is one of history's most notorious women. In this groundbreaking and richly dramatic novel, the familiar story of passion and violence is told from a new perspective: that of Helen herself.
Vigorous new life is breathed into the myth's of Homer's Iliad in Lindsay Clarke's new dramatic retelling of the wars fought for the Bronze Age City of Troy. Paris and Helen, Agamemnon and Clytaemnestra, Achilles, Odysseus and Hector are skilfully rejuvenated in this startlingly contemporary drama of the passions. "The people who lived in those ...
Although many of its characters are drawn from the familiar Greek mythology, the plot of this historical fantasy, the first of a trilogy, goes in an entirely different and fascinating direction. King Agamemmnon of Mykene secretly funds pirates and uses their loot to fund his army. This scheme sets him squarely against Prince Aeneas of Dardania, ...
Single mother of twin boys, Katie didn't want their father, Greek billionaire Alexandros Christakis, back in her life. But poverty pushed her to ask for his help. Alexandros demanded that Katie marry him. They had nothing in common--except their mutual burning sexual attraction, but resistance was futile: both the twins and Katie needed ...
When did the Indo-Europeans enter the lands that they occupied during historical times? And, more specifically, when did the Greeks come to Greece? Robert Drews brings together the evidence--historical, linguistic, and archaeological--to tackle these important questions.
The marriage was over... but what about their baby? Five years ago, Jane's marriage to Demetri Souvakis ended. Devastated and betrayed, she left him and started a new life. Now Demetri needs an heir and demands a divorce. But they have one last night together--for old times' sake.... However, that one last loving has dramatic results. How can Jane ...
Ivy Madison claims she's pregnant with Prince Damian Aristedes' baby, but he's "never even met" her! Is she just another gold digger, exploiting his wish for a son and heir? But Ivy "is" expecting Damian's child--as a surrogate mother! The arrogant Greek is furious, but he's not about to let Ivy go. After all, he missed the pleasure of bedding ...
Libby has put herself up for sale at a charity auction to raise funds for the children's ward she works on. Dr. Andreas Christakos makes the highest bid . . . Libby is not in the market for a man . . . but this gorgeous Greek doctor is determined to change her mind!
Erica Jong takes the poet Sappho for her inspiration in this biographical novel, following her life from the age of 14, when she falls in love with the poet Alcaeus, through her many romantic adventures and finally her journey to the kingdom of Hades.
NOT EVEN MY NAME is a rare eyewitness account of the horrors of a little-known, often denied genocide, in which hundreds of thousands of Armenian and Pontic Greek minorities in Turkey were killed during and after World War 1. But NOT EVEN MY NAME is first and foremost Sano Halo's brilliant and mesmerising memoir, written in haunting and eloquent ...
"Not Even My Name" exposes the genocide carried out during and after World War I in Turkey. It tells of the unforgettable story of Sano Halo's survival, as told to her daughter, Thea, and of their trip to Turkey in search of Sano's home 70 years after exile. 8-page photo insert. Map.
Alexandros Pavlidis always ended his affairs before he got bored. So he never expected to see his London mistress, Rebecca Gibbs, again--until she showed up with shocking news: she was pregnant with his twins! Xandros was intrigued when Rebecca didn't touch a penny of the substantial payoff he gave her. And when the babies were born, everything ...
"You will marry me." Marry Christos Theakis? Ava Monroe has always longed for his proposal. But Christos's demand is not just for Ava he wants custody of her son. A child he believes to be his brother's. Temptation leads Ava to join the shipping magnate on his lush Greek island home. This is her chance to prove she never betrayed the imposing, ...
Greek billionaire Sandor Christofides was born in shame, and has fought his way to the top. Now he has wealth and acclaim-- all he needs is Eleanor to be his bride. The scene is set, vintage champagne, red roses-- a dazzling diamond ring! But does Sandor really want to cherish Ellie... or is she just a pawn in a ruthless game?
Skye Marston is being blackmailed into marriage. But she'll have one night of passion first, with a man she'll never meet again.... Theo Antonakos isn't used to rejection. His passionate partner has slipped away without a word. When he arrives on his father's private Greek island to meet his stepmother-to-be -- he discovers they already know ...
Naive Becca Summer is seduced by Greek tycoon Christos Carides. Knowing of the hostility between their families, Christos deliberately conceals his true identity. Their lovemaking is passionate and Becca discovers she's expecting Christos's child! Christos is furious that Becca has tried to keep her pregnancy from him, and he's determined to ...
His mistress... Working for Nikos Stavrakis was exhilarating--until one night, when he made love to Anna.... His baby... Anna believes Nikos is unfaithful, and flees. Nine months later, she is left nursing a tiny baby.... His wife? Nikos is furious when he discovers Anna's taken his son. He vows to seek retribution! He will make Anna his bride, ...
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