Antigone’s Wake by Nicholas Nicastro
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Overview: Athens, 440 BC.
The fate of Athens lies in the balance…
Under Pericles, the democracy is building its imperial legacy in blood, stone, and ballots.
Ruling the stage, Sophocles premieres the tragedy of Antigone, earning renown that propels him to an honorary status of General.
But the honour soon turns serious when war breaks out with the powerful island of Samos.
Can Sophocles the playwright now direct real soldiers in a war that will decide the fate of Athens’ sea empire?
Led by Pericles, the Athenian fleet set sale leaving behind their families for the certain tragedy of battle.
Arriving to find the people of Samos Town have locked their doors and armed their walls, the city is all but impenetrable and the Athenian Generals face a choice.
Do they embark on a savage war with deaths guaranteed on both sides, or the long wait to starve out their victims?
With severe clashes amongst the leaders and petty squabbles between the men, Sophocles is flung into the gritty reality of war with an unruly son added to the mix.
Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Thrillers > Historical
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