Eperitus is tormented by his own oath: sworn to protect the very man who murdered his daughter.Īs the war continues, Odysseus realises that sheer numbers will never overwhelm Tory, if he is ever to return home, then he must use cunning and guile to bring about its downfall. But while Agammenon is still determined to revenge himself upon Troy for the theft of Helen by Paris, then Odysseus is held by the oath that he himself created. Tired and bitter about the war, Odysseus just wants to return home to his island Kingdom of Ithaca. Odysseus, Eperitus and their men have become hardened soldiers. But even this cannot draw the Trojans out from behind their walls. WhenĪgamemnon is threatened with mutiny by a disillusioned army wanting to return home he changes his tactics by ordering a series of attacks on the allies of Troy, thus depriving the city of reinforcements, trade and supplies. ‘An exciting story with plenty of action, and the requisite supernatural elements … if you are a fan of writers like Bernard Cornwell, Simon Scarrow and Conn Iggulden you will enjoy this.’ Rachel Hyde, Myshelf.The Greeks, with Achilles at their head, have inflicted numerous defeats on the Trojans, but Troy itself still stands. As a personal read I can absolutely recommend it’ Book Talk Bournemouth This was an easy and enjoyable read, and I am looking forward to the next instalments. ‘I found it utterly fascinating, the historic detail was excellent. It makes a great novel’ Historical Novels Review ‘The reader does not need to be classicist to enjoy this epic and stirring tale. Armour Achilles by Iliffe Glyn (81 results) You searched for: Author: iliffe glyn, Title: armour achilles. '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 Armour of Achilles (Adventures of Odysseus) by Iliffe. ‘It has suspense, treachery, and bone-crunching action… will leave fans of the genre eagerly awaiting the rest of the series’ Times Literary Supplement But now they face a last test, perhaps the most difficult of all… Can they reclaim what has been lost?įor readers of David Gemmell, Christian Cameron and Simon Scarrow, Return to Ithaca is the stunning conclusion to the Adventures of Odysseus series. Odysseus and Eperitus have survived everything.
His son Telemachus and wife Penelope are besieged by a gang of suitors, believing Odysseus to be dead and looking for her hand in marriage.
He dreams of returning to his home to Ithaca.īut back on Ithaca things look little better. Deserted by the Gods, and now in bitter conflict with his friend Eperitus, times look bleak. The thrilling final instalment of the epic and bestselling Adventures of Odysseus
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