The Conqueror’s Wife: A Novel of Alexander the Great by Stephanie Thornton
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…
About Stephanie Thorton
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.
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For more information please visit Stephanie Thornton’s website. You can also find her on Facebook, Twitter, and Goodreads.
Giveaway of The Conqueror’s Wife by Stephanie Thorton
This giveaway is for one print copy and is open to the U.S. only. This giveaway ends on December 12, 2015 midnight Pacific time. Entries are acepted via Rafflecopter only.
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Monday, November 23
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Sounds interesting. I know very little about Alexander the Great.
A fascianting historical.Thanks.
This is such a great way to view history. Stephanie’s really on to something that a lot of people will enjoy. Thanks for the chance to win it.
I loved “The Tiger Queens”. This looks like another good one.
I’m a fan of this author. After reading this post perhaps I am even more fond of Thornton. I love the fact that her 12-year-old imagination was fascinated by history’s striking (female) personalities. Thanks for participating in this tour and for the giveaway! Thanks and cheers, Kara S
I figured I’d let you know that I won a copy in another giveaway and therefore will be withdrawing those I’ve submitted here. Don’t worry, Teddy — if you contact me as a winner, I’ll just let you know then so you can pass this prize along)! Good luck fellow readers! Cheers, Kara S
This book sounds interesting to me as I am a fan of historical fiction and I have not read any books about Alexander the Great
I love Stephanie’s writing and can’t wait to get my hands on this one.