Mary Renaults portraits of the ancient world are fierce, complex and eloquent, infused at every turn with her lifelong passion for the Classics Madeline Miller, bestselling author of CirceThe true parentage of Theseus, grandson of the King of Troizon, has always been shrouded in mystery. Rumours swirl that his father is Poseidon himself. But when he learns the truth that he is the son and heir of Aegeus, King of Athens Theseus sets out on a quest to claim his birthright.But his journey is a perilous one, from encounters with bandits to marriage to the Queen of Eleusis, whose consort is sacrificed each year and, finally, to the labyrinthine palace of King Minos on Crete. There Thesues must enlist the help of high priestess Ariadne in a darling plan to slay the Minatour and free his people.Thrilling, immersive and gorgeously told, Mary Renaults classic novel is a unforgettable reimagining of the timeless Greek myth.Mary Renault is a shining light to both historical novelists and their readers Hilary Mantel, bestselling author of Wolf HallThis brilliant retelling of the story of Theseus, the king of Athens, brings Greek mythology vividly to life and remains "one of the truly fine historical novels of modern times" New York Times

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