Fire from Heaven
- 448 pages
- 16 hours of reading
In the first novel of her stunning trilogy, Mary Renault vividly imagines the life of Alexander the Great, the charismatic leader whose drive and ambition created a legend.
Alexandria Trilogy Series
This epic saga immerses readers in the turbulent life of one of history's greatest military leaders. Follow his rise from a young prince, shaped by courtly intrigue and war, to an immortal king who conquered the known world. The narrative delves into themes of ambition, love, betrayal, and the enduring legacy of a figure who reshaped Western civilization. It's a gripping journey through battles, political machinations, and profound personal relationships.
Recommended Reading Order
- 1
- 2
Tells the story of the climactic last seven years of Alexander the Great's life through the eyes of his lover, Bagoas. The relationship between the beautiful young eunuch and the great general's sustains Alexander as he survives assassination plots, the demands of two foreign wives, a mutinous army, and his own ferocious temper.
- 3
Funeral Games
- 284 pages
- 10 hours of reading
As Funeral Games opens, Alexander the Great lies dying. Around his body gather the generals, the provincial satraps and the royal wives, already competing for the prizes of power and land. Only Bagoas, the Persian boy mourning in the shadows, wants nothing. Tracing the events of the fifteen years following Alexander's death, Funeral Games sees his mighty empire disintegrate, and brings Mary Renault's Alexander trilogy to a dramatic close.
