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In Margaret George’s retelling of the legendary figure of Helen, the story is narrated in her own voice, allowing readers to see her divine origins and the awakening of her renowned beauty. Helen, a girl of divine heritage, marries the Spartan king Menelaus and bears a daughter. By her early twenties she is caught in a passionless marriage until she meets the Trojan prince Paris. Their romance leads them to Troy, triggering the war, violence, and tragedy that have haunted the legend for centuries. George captures the timeless drama of a woman whose fate set civilizations ablaze, offering a fresh, personal perspective on the epic Homeric tale.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Historical Fiction/Ancient Historical Fiction
Authors: Margaret George
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