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The Moon Riders

Theresa Tomlinson author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Penguin Random House Children's UK

Published:2nd Jul '09

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An epic novel centred on the Amazon women (the Moon Riders) and the part they played in the battle for Troy.

When a young Amazon woman, Myrina, becomes one of the warrior priestesses known as the Moon Riders, she is well prepared to perform their sacred dances, hunt and fight when necessary.When a young Amazon woman, Myrina, becomes one of the warrior priestesses known as the Moon Riders, she is well prepared to perform their sacred dances, hunt and fight when necessary. But the Moon Riders who inhabit the plains of Troy are drawn into the troubles of the city and when the visionary princess, Cassandra, becomes Myrina`s confidante, the help of the young band of horsewomen enables Cassandra`s young friend, Iphigenia to escape from the sacrifice planned for her. Hereafter the Moon Riders are drawn into the siege and the ensuing battle. Theresa Tomlinson, combining meticulous research into the Amazon women with the ancient legends of Troy, has created an epic story of tragic dimensions.

This is an epic tale, well-researched, imaginative and interesting * Carousel *
Theresa Tomlinson is among the strongest of a younger generation of historical novelists * Financial Times *
A well-written, dramatic epic that blends rich characters and strong emotions * The Bookseller *

ISBN: 9780552561600

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 20mm

Weight: 246g

304 pages