'Homer meets Holmes in this delightful twist on the Iliad.' Peter Sandham, author of Porphyry and Blood
1190BCE.
Lyrnessus lies in blazing ruins. Achilles’ Myrmidon army is in occupation, supported by those of King Odysseus and Prince Aias. Only one person of royal blood has survived the onslaught – Princess Briseis.
The princess has aroused Aias’ lust and faces either dishonour or death. When Odysseus convinces Achilles to step in and stop Aias abusing her, Briseis accuses the Myrmidon general of conquering her city through treachery.
Outraged by the slur on his unquestioned reputation for honour, Achilles turns to Odysseus. The cunning King of Ithaka agrees to discover whether there is any truth in the princess’ accusations and, if there is, who is really guilty of the treason which made the city fall.
Odysseus must complete his mission within four days while the funeral rites for the royal dead are performed; a time limit dictated by the Trojan ally Prince Sarpedon, who will arrive with his vast army to annihilate them all in five days’ time.
Odysseus enlists the help of Briseis herself only to find that the more they uncover, the greater their deadly danger becomes: the mysterious murderer who has already slaughtered Lyrnessus’ royal house as he betrayed the city is watching them in secret and will stop at nothing to cover his bloodstained tracks.
Peter Tonkin was born in Ulster, Northern Ireland and was raised in the UK, Holland, Germany, and the Persian Gulf. The son of an RAF officer, Tonkin spent much of his youth travelling the world from one posting to another. He is the author of the Richard Mariner Thriller Collection, Caesar's Spies and the Tom Musgrave Mysteries.
Praise for Peter Tonkin:
‘Another triumph from a master storyteller.’ Alistair Forrest, author of Nest of Vipers
'Riveting tale full of fast action.' Publishers Weekly
'Entertaining crime fiction, set against a classical backdrop. For fans of Homer and Sherlock Holmes.' Richard Foreman, author of Spies of Rome
'Good technical detail, plus an exciting climax, makes this entertaining reading.' Publishing News
'A welcome aura of old-fashioned expertise.' Publishers Weekly
'A good thriller, recommended.' Library Journal
'Tonkin is a superb storyteller who creates big, brash, swashbuckling adventures with taut suspense, fast-paced action and tough, resourceful characters.' Booklist
'Equals the best of James Clavell.' Daily Telegraph
'A master of sea-going adventure. Enough taut suspense to satisfy any reader.' Clive Cussler
'Good technical detail, plus an exciting climax, makes this entertaining reading.' Publishing News
'Edge-of-the-seat terror on the high seas.' Daily Post
Genre: Historical
1190BCE.
Lyrnessus lies in blazing ruins. Achilles’ Myrmidon army is in occupation, supported by those of King Odysseus and Prince Aias. Only one person of royal blood has survived the onslaught – Princess Briseis.
The princess has aroused Aias’ lust and faces either dishonour or death. When Odysseus convinces Achilles to step in and stop Aias abusing her, Briseis accuses the Myrmidon general of conquering her city through treachery.
Outraged by the slur on his unquestioned reputation for honour, Achilles turns to Odysseus. The cunning King of Ithaka agrees to discover whether there is any truth in the princess’ accusations and, if there is, who is really guilty of the treason which made the city fall.
Odysseus must complete his mission within four days while the funeral rites for the royal dead are performed; a time limit dictated by the Trojan ally Prince Sarpedon, who will arrive with his vast army to annihilate them all in five days’ time.
Odysseus enlists the help of Briseis herself only to find that the more they uncover, the greater their deadly danger becomes: the mysterious murderer who has already slaughtered Lyrnessus’ royal house as he betrayed the city is watching them in secret and will stop at nothing to cover his bloodstained tracks.
Peter Tonkin was born in Ulster, Northern Ireland and was raised in the UK, Holland, Germany, and the Persian Gulf. The son of an RAF officer, Tonkin spent much of his youth travelling the world from one posting to another. He is the author of the Richard Mariner Thriller Collection, Caesar's Spies and the Tom Musgrave Mysteries.
Praise for Peter Tonkin:
‘Another triumph from a master storyteller.’ Alistair Forrest, author of Nest of Vipers
'Riveting tale full of fast action.' Publishers Weekly
'Entertaining crime fiction, set against a classical backdrop. For fans of Homer and Sherlock Holmes.' Richard Foreman, author of Spies of Rome
'Good technical detail, plus an exciting climax, makes this entertaining reading.' Publishing News
'A welcome aura of old-fashioned expertise.' Publishers Weekly
'A good thriller, recommended.' Library Journal
'Tonkin is a superb storyteller who creates big, brash, swashbuckling adventures with taut suspense, fast-paced action and tough, resourceful characters.' Booklist
'Equals the best of James Clavell.' Daily Telegraph
'A master of sea-going adventure. Enough taut suspense to satisfy any reader.' Clive Cussler
'Good technical detail, plus an exciting climax, makes this entertaining reading.' Publishing News
'Edge-of-the-seat terror on the high seas.' Daily Post
Genre: Historical
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