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Troy by Adèle Geras

Troy

Adèle Geras

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt · Paperback · September 1, 2002

The siege of Troy has lasted almost ten years.

Greek & Roman Myths for TeensWar & MilitaryHistorical YA - Ancient Worlds
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Who it’s for
A compact ancient-world read for when you want mythic atmosphere more than explanation.
Genres
Greek & Roman Myths for Teens, Historical YA - Ancient Worlds, War & Military
Published
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, September 1, 2002

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About this book

The siege of Troy has lasted almost ten years. Inside the walled city, food is scarce and death is common. From the heights of Mount Olympus, the Gods keep watch. But Aphrodite, Goddess of Love, is bored with the endless, dreary war. Aided by Eros's bow, the goddess sends two sisters down a bloody path to an awful truth: In the fury of war, love strikes the deadliest blows.

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Heralded by fans and critics alike, Adèle Geras breathes personality, heartbreak, and humor into this classic story.

Mythic Pull

A compact ancient-world read for when you want mythic atmosphere more than explanation.

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  • ancient myth, teen-forward
  • romance-adjacent classical world

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  • category-first framing
  • sustained narrative immersion

Where it sits

Greek & Roman Myths for Teens97%
Historical YA - Ancient Worlds57%
War & Military53%

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Publisher categories

  • Greek & Roman Myths for Teens
Authors
Adèle Geras
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published
September 1, 2002
Format
Paperback
Reading lane
Greek & Roman Myths for Teens