Description
Explore a captivating and action-filled reimagining of the legendary Greek myth in this brand new trade paperback edition of 'Jason and the Golden Fleece' by acclaimed classicist Mark Knowles. Set in the ancient world of Iolkos, Thessaly, circa 1230 BC, this gripping retelling dives deep into a tale of revenge, courage, and destiny.
When the paranoid King Pelias, haunted by his dark past and a prophecy warning of his downfall, faces a stranger competing in the Games of Poseidon, he discovers that this young man is none other than Jason—his nephew and the sole survivor of his earlier assassins’ plot. Jason, fueled by the desire for vengeance and the dream of reclaiming his birthright, accepts an impossible challenge presented by Pelias. To claim the throne, he must embark on a perilous quest to secure the fabled Golden Fleece of Colchis.
Join Jason as he assembles the legendary Argonauts, a group of Greece's finest warriors, and sets sail on a treacherous journey filled with brutal challenges, epic battles, and rich historical detail. Discover how Jason uses his wits and sword to navigate this beautifully described world, where every character is vividly realized.
With praise from authors like Adam Lofthouse and Sam Taw for its deeply researched narrative and compelling storytelling, this book is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and mythology. Perfect for anyone seeking an engrossing tale of adventure and heroism.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781801102728
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Delivery information: Fast and reliable shipping options available for your convenience.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781801102728
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Description:
An action-filled reimagining of the famous Greek myth, Jason and the Golden Fleece, brilliantly told by classicist Mark Knowles.
He has come to take what is yours...
Iolkos, Thessaly. 1230 BC. King Pelias has grown paranoid, tormented by his murderous past and a prophecy of the man who will one day destroy him.
When a stranger arrives to compete in the Games of Poseidon, Pelias is horrified, for this young man should never have grown to manhood. He is Jason, Pelias' nephew, who survived his uncle's assassins as a child. Now Jason wants his revenge and the kingdom.
But Pelias is cunning as well as powerful. He gives his foe an impossible challenge- to claim the throne, Jason must first steal the fabled Golden Fleece of Colchis.
Jason assembles a band of Greece's finest warriors. They are the Argonauts, named for their trusty ship. But even with these mighty allies, Jason will have to overcome the brutal challenges hurled his way. His mission and many lives depend on his wits and his sword.
PRAISE FOR ARGO AND MARK KNOWLES-
'Mark Knowles has taken the legend of Jason and the Golden Fleece, and stripped it down to its bare bones... What is left is a deeply researched historical epic, so brilliantly brought to life I could taste the salt air on my tongue... Epic battles, well-rounded characters sailing through a brilliantly described world' Adam Lofthouse, author of The Centurion's Son
'What a spectacular triumph! Knowles has taken a reassuringly familiar legend and elevated it into a new, realistic and engrossing story' Sam Taw
'(Knowles) has teamed his love of
When the paranoid King Pelias, haunted by his dark past and a prophecy warning of his downfall, faces a stranger competing in the Games of Poseidon, he discovers that this young man is none other than Jason—his nephew and the sole survivor of his earlier assassins’ plot. Jason, fueled by the desire for vengeance and the dream of reclaiming his birthright, accepts an impossible challenge presented by Pelias. To claim the throne, he must embark on a perilous quest to secure the fabled Golden Fleece of Colchis.
Join Jason as he assembles the legendary Argonauts, a group of Greece's finest warriors, and sets sail on a treacherous journey filled with brutal challenges, epic battles, and rich historical detail. Discover how Jason uses his wits and sword to navigate this beautifully described world, where every character is vividly realized.
With praise from authors like Adam Lofthouse and Sam Taw for its deeply researched narrative and compelling storytelling, this book is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and mythology. Perfect for anyone seeking an engrossing tale of adventure and heroism.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781801102728
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Delivery information: Fast and reliable shipping options available for your convenience.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781801102728
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Description:
An action-filled reimagining of the famous Greek myth, Jason and the Golden Fleece, brilliantly told by classicist Mark Knowles.
He has come to take what is yours...
Iolkos, Thessaly. 1230 BC. King Pelias has grown paranoid, tormented by his murderous past and a prophecy of the man who will one day destroy him.
When a stranger arrives to compete in the Games of Poseidon, Pelias is horrified, for this young man should never have grown to manhood. He is Jason, Pelias' nephew, who survived his uncle's assassins as a child. Now Jason wants his revenge and the kingdom.
But Pelias is cunning as well as powerful. He gives his foe an impossible challenge- to claim the throne, Jason must first steal the fabled Golden Fleece of Colchis.
Jason assembles a band of Greece's finest warriors. They are the Argonauts, named for their trusty ship. But even with these mighty allies, Jason will have to overcome the brutal challenges hurled his way. His mission and many lives depend on his wits and his sword.
PRAISE FOR ARGO AND MARK KNOWLES-
'Mark Knowles has taken the legend of Jason and the Golden Fleece, and stripped it down to its bare bones... What is left is a deeply researched historical epic, so brilliantly brought to life I could taste the salt air on my tongue... Epic battles, well-rounded characters sailing through a brilliantly described world' Adam Lofthouse, author of The Centurion's Son
'What a spectacular triumph! Knowles has taken a reassuringly familiar legend and elevated it into a new, realistic and engrossing story' Sam Taw
'(Knowles) has teamed his love of