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Heart of Fire : A Novel of the Ancient Olympics

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When Stefanos, an Argive mercenary, returns home from the wars raging across the Greek world, his life's path is changed by his dying father's last wish - that he win in the Olympic Games.


As Stefanos sets out on a road to redemption to atone for the life of violence he has led, his life is turned upside down by Kyniska, a Spartan princess destined to make Olympic history.


In a world of prejudice and hate, can the two lovers from enemy city-states gain the Gods' favour and claim Olympic immortality? Or are they destined for humiliation and defeat?


Remember... There can be no victory without sacrifice.

 

Heart of Fire is a book for all those who struggle to make their dreams come true. If you like books by Steven Pressfield, David Gemmell, or Madeline Miller, you will love this gripping novel of the ancient Olympic Games.


Read this book today and start off on a gritty, mysterious, and emotional journey into the heart of Ancient Greece.


To read more about ancient Greece and the Olympic Games, be sure to check out the ten-part blog series The World of Heart of Fire at www.eaglesanddragonspublishing.com. On the website, you can also obtain a free book club discussion guide for this title.

 

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Product Details
1988309034 / 9781988309033
Paperback / softback
18/09/2018
460 pages
140 x 216 mm, 581 grams