<p><strong>The first in a thrilling new historical fantasy series; Odysseus must embrace his secret heritage and outwit the vengeful gods who would control or destroy him&hellip;</strong></p><p>Prince <strong>Odysseus</strong> of Ithaca is about to have his world torn apart. He&rsquo;s travelled to the oracle at Pytho to be anointed as heir to his island kingdom; but instead the <strong>Pythia</strong> reveals a terrible secret, one that tears down every pillar of his life, and marks him out for death.<br />
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Outcast by his family, hunted by the vengeful gods, Odysseus is offered sanctuary by <strong>Athena</strong>, goddess of wisdom, and thrust into the secret war between the Olympians for domination and survival. Only his wits, and his skill as a warrior, can keep him ahead of their power games &ndash; and alive.<br />
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When one of Athena&rsquo;s schemes goes drastically wrong, and the young <strong>Helen</strong> of Sparta is kidnapped, Odysseus must journey past the gates of Hades to save her. Falling in love with a Trojan princess, a bewitching woman who poses a deadly threat to both his homeland and Athena, won&rsquo;t make his task any easier&hellip;<br />
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<strong>Drawing from classic Greek mythology, <em>Athena&#39;s Champion</em>, first in the epic Olympus Trilogy, is perfect for fans of Madeline Miller and David Gemmell</strong></p>