Description
STEP INTO STEPHEN FRY’S BEWITCHING RETELLING OF THE LEGEND TROY IN HIS MOST EPIC BOOK YET
‘INIMITABLE’ OBSERVER
‘A DELIGHT’ DAILY TELEGRAPH
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Troy. The most marvellous kingdom in all the world. Paris the Trojan has kidnapped Helen, Greek queen and most beautiful woman of the ancient world. A thousand ships give chase and lay siege to Troy. Yet the city stands resolutely against Greek might.
Only invulnerable Achilles and wily Odysseus may lead them to victory – but the passions of mortals merely amuse the Gods and blood is easily spilled on distant shores . . .
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‘An inimitable retelling. Rich, artfully humorous, breathes life and contemporary relevance into these ancient tales’ Observer
‘A fun romp through the world’s greatest story. Fry’s knowledge of the world – ancient and modern – bursts through’ Daily Telegraph
‘Hugely successful, graceful’ The Times
‘Fluent, crisp, nuanced, begins with a bang’ The Times Literary Supplement
