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The Armour of Achilles by Glyn Iliffe
The Armour of Achilles by Glyn Iliffe





The Armour of Achilles by Glyn Iliffe

This was an easy and enjoyable read, and I am looking forward to the next instalments. ‘I found it utterly fascinating, the historic detail was excellent. It makes a great novel’ Historical Novels Review ‘The reader does not need to be classicist to enjoy this epic and stirring tale. 'This is a must read for those who enjoy good old epic battles, chilling death scenes and the extravagance of ancient Greece’ Lifestyle Magazine ‘It has suspense, treachery, and bone-crunching action … it will leave fans of the genre eagerly awaiting the rest of the series’ Times Literary Supplement If he is ever to return home, then he must use cunning and guile to bring about its downfall… As the war continues, Odysseus realises that sheer numbers will never overwhelm Tory. But while Agamemnon is still determined to revenge himself upon Troy for the theft of Helen by Paris, Odysseus is held by the oath that he himself created.Įperitus too is tormented: sworn to protect the very man who murdered his daughter. Odysseus just wants to return home to his island Kingdom of Ithaca. Meanwhile Odysseus, Eperitus and their men have become hardened soldiers. Yet even this does not draw the Trojans out from behind their walls. Ordering attacks on Troy’s allies, he deprives the city of reinforcements, trade and supplies.

The Armour of Achilles by Glyn Iliffe

When Agamemnon is threatened with mutiny by disillusioned troops, he changes tactics. He is married with two daughters and lives in Leicestershire.The greatest battle needs the greatest of warriors Well travelled, Glyn has visited nearly forty countries, trekked in the Himalayas, spent six weeks hitchhiking across North America and had his collarbone broken by a bull in Pamplona. Glyn Iliffe studied English and Classics at Reading University, where he developed a passion for the stories of ancient Greek mythology. If he is ever to return home, he must use cunning and guile to bring about its downfall. Meanwhile, Odysseus, Eperitus and their men have become hardened soldiers.

The Armour of Achilles by Glyn Iliffe

The greatest battle needs the greatest of warriors.







The Armour of Achilles by Glyn Iliffe