Helen of Troy by Margaret George - Book

Helen of Troy by Margaret George ISBN 978-014-303899-3 Paperback, good condition Copyright 2006 Penguin Books Fiction 📚 Bundle limit: 5lbs ( 4-6 books) A lush, seductive novel of the legendary beauty whose face launched a thousand ships Daughter of a god, wife of a king, prize of antiquity's bloodiest war, Helen of Troy has inspired artists for millennia. Now, Margaret George, the highly acclaimed bestselling historical novelist, has turned her intelligent, perceptive eye to the myth that is Helen of Troy. Margaret George breathes new life into the great Homeric tale by having Helen narrate her own story. Through her eyes and in her voice, we experience the young Helen's discovery of her divine origin and her terrifying beauty. While hardly more than a girl, Helen married the remote Spartan king Menelaus and bore him a daughter. By the age of twenty, the world's most beautiful woman was resigned to a passionless marriage until she encountered the handsome Trojan prince Paris. And once the lovers flee to Troy, war, murder, and tragedy become inevitable. In Helen of Troy, Margaret George has captured a timeless legend in a mesmerizing tale of a woman whose life was destined to create strife and destroy civilizations. Thanks for visiting my closet. Feel free to contact me with any questions about this item. 🌱 Supporting sustainable shopping and clothing. ⚡️ Fast shipping 🌟 5 star seller