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Troy: Lord Of The Silver Bow

Troy: Lord Of The Silver Bow

(Troy: 1): A riveting, action-packed page-turner bringing an ancient myth and legend expertly to life

Summary

A compelling, unputdownable novel of love and hatred, ambition and rivalry, peace and war by Sunday Times bestselling author David Gemmell. Perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow, Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden.

"History and legend combine in an epic recreation of the Troy myth" - CONN IGGULDEN
"David Gemmell carries us away to a four-cornered, wholly convincing cosmos..." - STEVEN PRESSFIELD
"What a masterly imagining of Bronze Age Greece" - ***** Reader review
"The story is thrilling and once you start, you can not stop." -- ***** Reader review
"Another epic novel that was impossible to put down." -- ***** Reader review


*****

Three lives will change the destiny of nations.

Helikaon, the young prince of Dardania, haunted by a scarred and traumatic childhood. The priestess Andromache, whose fiery spirit and fierce independence threatens the might of kings. And the legendary warrior Argurios, cloaked in loneliness and driven only by thoughts of revenge.

In Troy they find a city torn apart by destructive rivalries - a maelstrom of jealousy, deceit and murderous treachery. And beyond its fabled walls blood-hungry enemies eye its riches and plot its downfall.

It is a time of bravery and betrayal; a time of bloodshed and fear. A time for heroes.

The story continues in Troy: Shield of Thunder.

Reviews

  • History and legend combine in an epic recreation of the Troy myth
    Conn Iggulden

About the author

David Gemmell

Published in 1984, David Gemmell's first novel, Legend, has become a classic. His most recent Drenai and Rigante books and his acclaimed Troy trilogy were published as Bantam Press hardcovers and are available in Corgi paperback. All of his novels have been Sunday Times bestsellers.

Widely regarded as one of the finest writers of heroic fantasy, David Gemmell lived in East Sussex until his death in July 2006.
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