Alexander and Alestria: A Novel
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ISBN: 0061543551 / Publisher: Harper Perennial, September 2009
A tale inspired by the mythological affair between Alexander the Great and the Amazon warrior woman Alestria finds them falling in love after meeting on the battlefield and struggling with political and cultural factors that challenge their relationship. Reprint. 50,000 first printing.
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<p><em>Alexander and Alestria </em>is the imaginative tale of the dramatic love affair between Alexander the Great and Alestria, queen of the Amazons, when both are at the height of their powers. Shan Sa, bestselling author of <em>Empress</em>, brings the familiar figure of Alexander the Great to new life, entwining his historical legacy with an imagined relationship that explores the compelling clash of western and eastern cultures.<p></p></p>
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