The Athenians have won their battle at Marathon. Now they await the Great King's revenge as he works to assemble a massive army unlike any the world has ever seen. In Athens, a city seething with treachery and intrigue, Mandrocles and his friends live, love and observe-bystanders among politicians and factions fighting for power as the ultimate conflict draws near. The Wooden Walls follows Mandrocles and the greatest figures of ancient Greece as they come to terms with their threatened civilization and the date with destiny at Thermopylae. The fast-paced and meticulously researched sequel to Luck Bringer. "Fascinating and entertaining, makes the reader feel present at the events together with Mandrocles the Luck Bringer". Antonis Mistriotis, author of 507-450 B.C. The Years that Gave Birth to Democracy Views: 13
Sara and Christopher are happy, even through the chaos of planning what they hope is the perfect wedding. Between art events, gallery openings, and meeting Christopher's parents, Sara seldom settles to the ground from the euphoria of being in love.Until she faces one of the greatest challenges of her life since escaping the aristocracy of England.Against Sara's wishes, Christopher has discovered her father is alive and well. Son to a prominent family, his marriage to Ann Marie Little, Sara's mother, was annulled immediately after he returned to America, and he never knew of Sara's existence.Now he seeks a place in Sara's life.When the mystery of his disappearance comes to light, will she reject him? Or will she release his yesterday into a brighter promise of tomorrow? Views: 12
