By Lawrence Scheier
While many books, fiction and nonfiction alike, chronicle Alexander the Great’s ascension to strength and conquest of the traditional global, few return to Alexander’s early maturity. during this vividly written and carefully researched novel, Lawrence Scheier explores Alexander’s early years throughout the eyes of the popular leader’s ally and lover, Hephaestion. Scheier’s fictional biography is filled with political intrigue, family members treachery, and engaging romance.
Do no longer waste the opportunity! The phrases of Hephaestion’s father ring in his ears whilst he first techniques the younger Alexander within the Macedonian capital of Pella. Hephaestion hopes to take advantage of his father’s courting with King Philip to be appointed as considered one of Alexander’s royal partners.
Hephaestion quick turns into entangled within the complicated politics of the royal family members. Queen Olympias, Alexander’s mom, supplies him the location in trade for his loyalty to Alexander and asks him seduce her son. Hephaestion realizes that he's getting used a pawn within the twisted online game among the king and queen.
Hephaestion needs to make tricky offerings to prevent Alexander from being sacrificed at the altar of his mom and dad’ disorder. while, Hephaestion needs to confront his personal emotions for the prince and the harmful effects of Alexander’s ambition.
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