The Conqueror's Wife

“Through the eyes of the fascinating and fierce women in Alexander’s life, Thornton enchants the reader with a fresh new look at an ancient hero. Her accessible and energetic writing brings the ancient world to life while giving voice to the voiceless in this vivid tale of the women in the shadow of Alexander’s glory. What a talent!”—Stephanie Dray, bestselling author of Lily on the Nile
 
“Stephanie Thornton boldly goes where other historical novelists might fear to tread. In her recounting of Alexander the Great’s epic quest of conquest, as told through the eyes of the shrewd, ambitious and dangerous women surrounding him, she brings to life the treachery, glory, and intrigue of a fascinating ancient world.”—C.W. Gortner, bestselling author of Mademoiselle Chanel
 
“A conqueror slices through the ancient world on pages that writhe with ambition and danger, yet the reader is swept in by unexpected heroines. This gritty epic is voiced by the tenacious women who surrounded Alexander the Great, proving he would’ve been nothing of the sort without them.”—Marci Jefferson, author of Girl on the Golden Coin