BOOKS - Hand of Fire
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Hand of Fire
Author: Judith Starkston
Year: January 1, 2014
Format: PDF
File size: PDF 2.0 MB
Language: English
Year: January 1, 2014
Format: PDF
File size: PDF 2.0 MB
Language: English
A Novel of Briseis and the Trojan WarThe Trojan War threatens Troy's allies and the Greek supply raids spread. A young healing priestess, designated as future queen, must defend her city against both divine anger and invading Greeks. She finds strength in visions of a handsome warrior god; will that be enough when the half-immortal Achilles attacks? Hand of Fire, a tale of resilience and hope, blends history and legend in the untold story of Achilles's famous captive, Briseis. Semi-Finalist in the MM Bennett's Award for Historical Fiction. and "In Hand of Fire, Starkston's careful research brings ancient Greece and Troy to life with passion and grace. This haunting and insightful novel makes you ache for a mortal woman, Briseis, in love with a half-god, Achilles, as she fights to make her own destiny in a world of capricious gods and warriors. I devoured this page-turning escape from the modern world! and " - Rebecca Cantrell, New York Times bestselling author of The World Beneath.