Heart of Fire: A Novel of the Ancient Olympics

SILVER! – The Historical Fiction Company’s 2024 ‘Jules Verne Historical Fantasy and Sci-Fi‘ category!

5 Stars and Winner of the Historical Fiction Company's 2024 'Highly Recommended' Award of Excellence!

WINNER of the ‘Distinguished Favourite’ Award in the Historical Fiction category of the 2024 NYC Big Book Award!

A Mercenary… A Spartan Princess… And Olympic Glory…

When Stefanos, an Argive mercenary, returns home from the wars raging across the Greek world, his life’s path is changed by his dying father’s last wish – that he win in the Olympic Games.

As Stefanos sets out on a road to redemption to atone for the life of violence he has led, his life is turned upside down by Kyniska, a Spartan princess destined to make Olympic history.

In a world of prejudice and hate, can the two lovers from enemy city-states gain the Gods’ favour and claim Olympic immortality? Or are they destined for humiliation and defeat?

Remember… There can be no victory without sacrifice.

Heart of Fire is a book for all those who struggle to make their dreams come true. If you like books by Madeline Miller, Steven Pressfield, David Gemmell, or Mary Renault, you will love this gripping novel of the ancient Olympic Games.

Buy this book today and start off on a gritty, mysterious, and emotional journey into the heart of Ancient Greece.

To read more about Ancient Greece and the Olympic Games, be sure to check out our ten-part blog series The World of Heart of Fire at www.eaglesanddragonspublishing.com!

© 2018 Eagles and Dragons Publishing (Ebook): 9781988309040

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Ebook: 18 september 2018