The Conqueror's Wife

Zusatztext “Through the eyes of the fascinating and fierce women in Alexander's life! Thornton enchants the reader with a fresh new look at an ancient hero. Her accessible and energetic writing brings the ancient world to life while giving voice to the voiceless in this vivid tale of the women in the shadow of Alexander's glory. What a talent!”—Stephanie Dray! bestselling author of Lily on the Nile   "Stephanie Thornton boldly goes where other historical novelists might fear to tread. In her recounting of Alexander the Great's epic quest of conquest! as told through the eyes of the shrewd! ambitious and dangerous women surrounding him! she brings to life the treachery! glory! and intrigue of a fascinating ancient world."—C.W. Gortner! bestselling author of Mademoiselle Chanel   “A conqueror slices through the ancient world on pages that writhe with ambition and danger! yet the reader is swept in by unexpected heroines. This gritty epic is voiced by the tenacious women who surrounded Alexander the Great! proving he would’ve been nothing of the sort without them.”—Marci Jefferson! author of Girl on the Golden Coin Informationen zum Autor Stephanie Thornton is a history teacher and the author of novels about the forgotten women of history: The Tiger Queens , Daughter of the Gods , and The Secret History . She lives with her husband and daughter in Alaska. Klappentext A novel from the acclaimed author of The Tiger Queens, for readers looking for "strong and determined female protagonists” (Historical Novel Society) and "a sprawling historical saga” (Renee Rosen)... We are the women who loved Alexander the Great. We were lovers and murderers, innocents and soldiers. And without us, Alexander would have been only a man. Instead he was a god. 330s, B.C.E., Greece: Alexander, a handsome young warrior of Macedon, begins his quest to conquer the ancient world. But he cannot ascend to power, and keep it, without the women who help to shape his destiny. His spirited younger half-sister, Thessalonike, yearns to join her brother and see the world. Instead, it is Alexander's boyhood companion who rides with him into war while Thessalonike remains behind. Far away, crafty princess Drypetis will not stand idly by as Alexander topples her father from Persia's throne. And after Alexander conquers her tiny kingdom, Roxana, the beautiful and cunning daughter of a minor noble, wins Alexander's heart...and will commit any crime to secure her place at his side. Within a few short years, Alexander controls an empire more vast than the civilized world has ever known. But his victories are tarnished by losses on the battlefield and treachery among his inner circle. And long after Alexander is gone, the women who are his champions, wives, and enemies will fight to claim his legacy... CONVERSATION GUIDE INCLUDED Praise Also by Stephanie Thornton Title Page Copyright Dedication PROLOGUE CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 3 CHAPTER 4 CHAPTER 5 CHAPTER 6 CHAPTER 7 CHAPTER 8 CHAPTER 9 CHAPTER 10 CHAPTER 11 CHAPTER 12 CHAPTER 13 CHAPTER 14 CHAPTER 15 CHAPTER 16 CHAPTER 17 CHAPTER 18 CHAPTER 19 CHAPTER 20 CHAPTER 21 CHAPTER 22 CHAPTER 23 CHAPTER 24 CHAPTER 25 CHAPTER 26 CHAPTER 27 CHAPTER 28 CHAPTER 29 EPILOGUE Cast of Characters Author's Note Further Reading on the Empire of Alexander the Great Readers Guide Excerpt from The Secret History About the Author PROLOGUE Alexander deemed himself a god, the mythic descendant of Achilles and the son of Zeus, and entire nations fell to th...

Product details

• Authors: Stephanie Thornton
• Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2015
• EAN: 9780451472007
• ISBN: 978-0-451-47200-7
• No. of pages: 512
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 210 mm x 28 mm
• Subject: Fiction > Narrative literature > Letters, diaries