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The Windswept City follows a young boy who, as a slave to Helen, observes the pivotal events of the Trojan War. He sees Cassandra warn of doom, Odysseus secret visits Helen, Achilles kills Hector, and the war ends with the arrival of the wooden horse. Through his eyes, readers experience the drama and tragedy that bring down Troy.
First publish date: 1967
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Treece, Henry
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