Three lives will change the destiny of nations. Helikaon, the young prince of Dardania, haunted by a scarred and traumatic childhood. The priestess Andromache, whose fiery spirit and fierce independence threatens the might of kings. And the legendary warrior Argurios, cloaked in loneliness and driven only by thoughts of revenge. In Troy, they find a city torn apart by destructive rivalries - a maelstrom of jealousy, deceit and murderous treachery. And beyond its fabled walls blood-hungry enemies eye its riches and plot its downfall. It is a time of bravery and betrayal; a time of bloodshed and fear. A time for heroes.

About the Author

Published in 1984, David A. Gemmell's award-winning first novel, Legend, has become a classic. His most recent Drenai and Rigante books are all published as Bantam Press hardcovers and Corgi paperbacks. Hero in the Shadows, Ravenheart and Stormrider are Sunday Times bestsellers.

Prizes

Compelling, unputdownable novel of love and hatred, ambition and rivalry, peace and war by Sunday Times bestselling David Gemmell.

Reviews

Bestseller Gemmell (Legend) boldly recasts the Trojan War in this first of a new trilogy, which centers on a warrior variously called Helikaon, Aeneas or the Golden One, who's blessed by luck to have all he turns his hand to prosper. Populated by compelling and finely drawn characters taken from either Greek mythology (Odysseus, Hektor, etc.) or the author's own fertile imagination, the novel lays the groundwork for the war to come. Spurred by prophecy, Agamemnon, King of Mykene, sets his men the task of killing Aeneas. The ensuing conflict threatens to engulf the Mediterranean. While this enchanting tale is more historical fiction than fantasy (the obligatory oracles and Kassandra's prophecies are the only hints of magic), genre fans and more general readers alike will have trouble putting it down. Agent, Howard Morhaim. (Oct.) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Advance praise for Troy: Lord of the Silver Bow
"This is how the oldest tales should be read and known. This is the grand style of storytelling. Gemmell is a master of plot, but his triumph is creating men and women so real that their trials are agony and their triumph is glorious."
-Conn Iggulden, author of the Emperor series
"I can say of David Gemmell, that he's the only writer of historical fiction or heroic fantasy whose prose I actually study, line by line, trying to decode how he produces the effects that he does. Hail to Lord of the Silver Bow! Bravo, Mr. Gemmell!"
-Steven Pressfield, author of Gates of Fire and The Virtues of War
Praise for David Gemmell
"I love David Gemmell's work. He's one of the best out there today, and one of the reasons that fantasy is alive and well."
-R. A. Salvatore
"Passionate, cleanly written prose, imaginative plots, and, above all, terrific storytelling."
-Time Out London
"Gemmell not only knows how to tell a story, he knows how to tell a story you want to hear. He does high adventure as it ought to be done."
-Greg Keyes
"Clean, swift action and a rich undercurrent of human understanding support Gemmell's characters at each turn of the tale."
-Kirkus Reviews

"From the Hardcover edition."

Called away from her life as a priestess on the isle of Thera, Andromache travels to Troy as the wife-to-be of Hektor, warrior hero and son of King Priam. Before she meets her future husband, however, Andromache becomes involved in the sometimes petty, always dangerous household politics of the house of Priam. Most disturbing to the free-spirited former priestess, she falls in love with Hektor's good friend Helikaon, also called Aeneas, the Lord of the Silver Bow. Gemmell begins his epic trilogy several years before Agamemnon sends his fleet to lay siege to Troy. By focusing on the minor characters of Homer's Iliad, the author of the "Stones of Power" cycle adds another dimension to a classic tale of passion and honor. Andromache's independent spirit and warrior-maiden demeanor work in counterpoint to Helikaon's honorable conscience and battle-hardened prowess. A series opener for all libraries; highly recommended. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.