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    King of Ithaca

    By Glyn Iliffe

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    The first in the epic and unputdownable series of war and legends

    Greece is in turmoil, divided by feuding kingdoms desiring wealth, power… and revenge.

    When Eperitus, a young exiled soldier, comes to the aid of a group of warriors in battle, little does he know what’s in store. He is about to join the charismatic Odysseus, Prince of Ithaca, on a vital quest to save his homeland.

    Odysseus travels to Sparta to join the most famous heroes in paying suit to the sensuous Helen. Armed with nothing but his wits, he enters a treacherous world of warfare and politics to compete for the greatest prize in Greece.

    But few care for the problems of an impoverished prince when war with Troy beckons…

    An unmissable and ferociously exciting adventure for readers of David Gemmell, Christian Cameron and Simon Scarrow.

    The Adventures of Odysseus
    1. King of Ithaca
    2. The Gates of Troy
    3. The Armour of Achilles
    4. The Oracles of Troy
    5. The Voyages of Odysseus
    6. Return to Ithaca
    Praise for Glyn Iliffe

    ‘It has suspense, treachery, and bone-crunching action… It will leave fans of the genre eagerly awaiting the rest of the series’ Times Literary Supplement

    This is a must read for those who enjoy good old epic battles, chilling death scenes and the extravagance of ancient Greece’ Lifestyle Magazine

    ‘The reader does not need to be classicist to enjoy this epic and stirring tale. It makes a great novel’ Historical Novels Review

    ‘I found it utterly fascinating, the historic detail was excellent. This was an easy and enjoyable read, and I am looking forward to the next instalments. As a personal read I can absolutely recommend it’ Book Talk Bournemouth

    ‘An exciting story with plenty of action, and the requisite supernatural elements … if you are a fan of writers like Bernard Cornwell, Simon Scarrow and Conn Iggulden you will enjoy this.’ Rachel Hyde, Myshelf.com

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCanelo Digital Publishing Ltd
    Release dateFeb 6, 2017
    ISBN9781911420996
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    Glyn Iliffe

    Glyn Iliffe studied English and Classics at Reading University, where he developed a passion for the stories of ancient Greek mythology. Well travelled, Glyn has visited nearly forty countries, trekked in the Himalayas, spent six weeks hitchhiking across North America and had his collarbone broken by a bull in Pamplona. He is married with two daughters and lives in Leicestershire.

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    • 5/5
      At the start of this book, Odysseus (whose post-Trojan War story is told in The Odyssey) is Prince of Ithaca, a small island in the Ionian Sea west of mainland Greece. This excellent historical novel relates how he travels to Sparta to woo the most beautiful woman in Greece, Helen, the overthrow of his father King Laertes during his absence, and his triumphal return to Ithaca (with a new bride) to oust the usurpers. What I found most pleasing about this book was that even knowing in advance how things turned out for Odysseus, the writing is so good that you're kept in suspense to the very end. I strongly recommend King of Ithaca to all lovers of Greek mythology and anyone else who appreciates a great and timeless story.