The Lion of Troezen, a novella, is the story of Theseus's conception and Aethra's scorchingly hot affair with the great god Poseidon, firmly grounded in the historical Aegean Bronze Age and existing in continuity with Ariadne and the Beast, Tamer of Horses, Helen of Sparta, By Helen's Hand, and The Siren's Song-a perfect read for fans of Madeline Miller's Circe, and Natalie Haynes' A Thousand Ships. Neither option is what she's dreamed of, the true companionship of a worthy partner and power and authority in her own right as Queen of Troezen, but the choice Aethra makes will alter the course of her life-and though she cannot know it, influence the fate of not just Troezen and Athens, but all Achaea. For her people's sake, Aethra agrees to welcome the king of Athens to her bed, but before King Aegeus can find his nerve, she's presented with another offer, from Poseidon Earth-Shaker, God of the Sea: give the god her maidenhead in Aegeus's place, and make the heir of Athens Poseidon's own son. Looking for books by Amalia Carosella See all books authored by Amalia Carosella, including Helen of Sparta, and By Helen's Hand, and more on. King Aegeus of Athens, recently arrived, is desperately in need of a son and heir, and by the Oracle's own prophecy, Aethra's father is certain she can provide it. Helen believed she could escape her destiny and save her people from utter destruction. While her suitors compete in games to win her hand, Helen searches new allies to avoid marrying Menelaus and causing a terrible war. With divine beauty comes dangerous power. I felt her frustration as every plan she made to save her people failed at the last moment. I really warmed to Amalia's Helen and found myself willing her to thwart the Gods and avoid the war and destruction of her nightmares. After escaping to Athens with Theseus, Helen is forced to return to Sparta. : By Helen's Hand (Helen of Sparta) (9781503933484) by Carosella, Amalia and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available now at great prices. By Helen's Hand picks up where Helen of Sparta left off. When Aethra's hopes for marriage to a hero-prince are dashed by his exile, Aethra's father, the king of Troezen, asks her to sacrifice her prospects altogether. By Helen's Hand is the second and last book in the Helen of Sparta series by Amalia Carosella. More than 40 years before the events of Helen of Sparta.

By Helen's Hand by Amalia Carosella