by Kate Quinn
First published 2016
Helen has fled to Troy, and the greatest war of the ancient world begins. A young princess works with a bitter prince to stop the fatal elopement that started it all. A tormented seeress defies the gods to protect her doomed city. A king fights his own demons while enemies press at Troy's gates. A slave girl takes control of her destiny as legendary warriors clash in single combat. An archer and an Amazon seek vengeance for their fallen comrades. A cunning strategist devises the ultimate deception. A divine son struggles to preserve Troy's soul even as flames consume its walls. Seven voices tell the epic story of a war that reshapes the ancient world, following slaves and royalty, heroes and cowards, seers and kings as they face impossible choices in the shadow of Troy's golden towers.
Genres: historical-fiction, fantasy, ancient, epic
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Greece, Troy
Period: Ancient
483 pages · Paperback · Knight Media, LLC
Content warnings: violence, war