The Conqueror's Wife: A Novel of Alexander the Great by Stephanie Thornton
Publication Date: December 1, 2015
NAL/Penguin Group LLC.
eBook, Paperback; 496 Pages
Genre: Historical Fiction
A novel from the acclaimed author of The Tiger Queens, for readers looking for “strong and determined female protagonists” (Historical Novel Society) and “a sprawling historical saga” (Renee Rosen)...
We are the women who loved Alexander the Great. We were lovers and murderers, innocents and soldiers.
And without us, Alexander would have been only a man.
Instead he was a god.
330s, B.C.E., 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 more vast 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…
Five Stars
Copy from Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tours for an honest review
I’m
going to try not to fan girl too much but I think Stephanie Thornton is a great
author! She seems to have a real passion for history and when she focuses on
one aspect or figure she really dissects and gives that time period her all.
"The Conqueror's Wife" was a thorough depiction of Alexander the
Great. Thornton gives different perspectives with different narrators. Although
my knowledge of Alexander is limited I felt like Thornton presented a very
thorough Alexander, the story instantly drew me in. I love the "behind
every successful man lies one woman (or in this case women). Hephaestion is someone I knew nothing about and found
him to be fascinating and his relationship with Alexander had so many levels to
it. It's impossible not to notice the importance of
For any readers that have not read Thornton, I can highly recommend " The Tiger Queens" and "Daughter of the Gods." They were both fantastic novels and also very refreshing historical reads. I personally really enjoy that she focuses on women and their importance and I hope that she continues to do this.
About the Author
Stephanie Thornton is a writer and history teacher who has been obsessed with infamous women from ancient history since she was twelve. She lives with her husband and daughter in Alaska, where she is at work on her next novel..
For more information please visit Stephanie Thornton’s website. You can also find her on Facebook, Twitter, and Goodreads.
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