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Set in the final seven years of Alexander the Great’s reign, this historical novel follows Bagoas, a Persian eunuch who is first sold to King Darius and later finds freedom with an influential general. Through Bagoas’s eyes, readers witness Alexander’s reign marked by mutinies, assassination attempts, power struggles, and the complexities of his relationships, including his two wives. The story illuminates the personal and political challenges of the period, offering an intimate perspective on one of history’s most iconic figures.
First publish date: 1972
Genre: Historical Fiction/Ancient Historical Fiction
Authors: Mary Renault
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