• The Gates of Troy

  • Adventures of Odysseus 2
  • By: Glyn Iliffe
  • Narrated by: Charles Armstrong
  • Length: 14 hrs and 5 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (9 ratings)

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The Gates of Troy

By: Glyn Iliffe
Narrated by: Charles Armstrong
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Publisher's summary

War is coming - and nothing can stop it...

Settled in his small island kingdom, Odysseus wants nothing more than to rule Ithaca in peace. Meanwhile, his warrior friend Eperitus, frustrated at his quiet life, dreams of glory in battle.

But when Agamemnon's fleet appears on the horizon, Odysseus knows that war is upon him. A Trojan prince has abducted Helen of Sparta, and the armies of Greece are gathering.

As the greatest heroes flock to the crusade, only one is missing. Odysseus knows that without Achilles, the gates of Troy will never fall. He must use all his cunning to hunt him down and persuade him to join their cause...

From the Greek islands to the fearsome walls of Troy, this is a novel of pulse-racing battle and intrigue, perfect for readers of George R.R. Martin, Conn Iggulden and those who enjoyed Stephen Fry's Troy.

Glyn Iliffe studied English and Classics at Reading University, where he developed a passion for the stories of ancient Greek mythology. 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. He is married with two daughters and lives in Leicestershire.

©2021 SAGA Egmont (P)2021 SAGA Egmont

Critic reviews

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

This is a must read for those who enjoy good old epic battles, chilling death scenes and the extravagance of ancient Greece.
-- Lifestyle Magazine

The reader does not need to be classicist to enjoy this epic and stirring tale. It makes a great novel.
-- Historical Novels Review

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The landing of the Greeks on the shores of Troy

The story in itself was very good. The narrator has come under fire though. I’m not as upset by him although in some parts usually one of the Trojan characters they sound as though they might be talking in a pub in Dublin. Other than that I was ok with him. Already purchased the next 2 volumes and will finish the story.

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