Brilliant historical novel... A great start to a new series
It is Babylon 323 BC and Alexander is dying, his empire is the largest in the world and it is now looking for a new leader.
His bodyguards are arrayed and waiting for his final breath and the ultimate decision of who he will choose to take over once he is gone as there is no natural heir to be his successor.
But he refuses to name the next to reign and without a decision this man's unexpected death is plunging the world as they know it into turmoil.
Factions are forming amidst plots, counter plots, devious scheming to commit murder and cause wars and rifts over who will win the throne.
Amidst all the contenders there is Perdikkas, he believes himself "half chosen" as he too, Alexander's ring upon his death, the Antigonos the "one eyed," Roxanna "the wild cat" Antipatros "the regent" and many more.
But the question all of them and the whole world wants to know, who will be the victor...?
An amazingly well researched novel rich in historical detail and a wonderful start to a new series.
I can't wait for the next instalment.
His bodyguards are arrayed and waiting for his final breath and the ultimate decision of who he will choose to take over once he is gone as there is no natural heir to be his successor.
But he refuses to name the next to reign and without a decision this man's unexpected death is plunging the world as they know it into turmoil.
Factions are forming amidst plots, counter plots, devious scheming to commit murder and cause wars and rifts over who will win the throne.
Amidst all the contenders there is Perdikkas, he believes himself "half chosen" as he too, Alexander's ring upon his death, the Antigonos the "one eyed," Roxanna "the wild cat" Antipatros "the regent" and many more.
But the question all of them and the whole world wants to know, who will be the victor...?
An amazingly well researched novel rich in historical detail and a wonderful start to a new series.
I can't wait for the next instalment.