Bibliograph

The conqueror's wife, a novel of Alexander the Great, Stephanie Thornton

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The conqueror's wife, a novel of Alexander the Great, Stephanie Thornton

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages [477]-478)

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The conqueror's wife

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

907167289

Responsibility statement

Stephanie Thornton

Sub title

a novel of Alexander the Great

Summary

"330s, BCE, Greece: Alexander, a handsome young warrior of Macedon, begins his quest to conquer the ancient world. But he cannot ascend to power, and keep it, without the women who help to shape his destiny. His spirited younger half sister, Thessalonike, yearns to join her brother and see the world. Instead, it is Alexander's boyhood companion who rides with him into war, while Thessalonike remains behind. Far away, crafty Princess Drypetis will not stand idly by as Alexander topples her father from Persia's throne. And after Alexander conquers her tiny kingdom, Roxana, the beautiful and cunning daughter of a minor noble, wins Alexander's heart ... and will commit any crime to secure her place at his side. Within a few short years, Alexander controls an empire vaster than the civilized world has ever known. But his victories are tarnished by losses on the battlefield and treachery among his inner circle. And long after Alexander is gone, the women who are his champions, wives, and enemies will fight to claim his legacy...."--Page [4] of cover

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