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In the midst of the Trojan War, the offended goddesses devise a plan to halt the devastation caused by human egos, especially Achilles. Kat, a contemporary woman from Tulsa, Oklahoma, is chosen for her fierce independence and is transformed into a Trojan princess. Her mission: capture Achilles’s attention and distract him from battle. The story follows Kat’s struggle to balance modern sensibilities with ancient responsibilities, all while facing the unyielding fury of the legendary hero.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: P. C. Cast
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