Inside the Walls of Troy A Novel of the Women Who Lived the Trojan War

Through the eyes of two women, Helen and Cassandra, the classic tale of the Trojan War is retold in a new and surprising way for young readers. At age 12, Helen is not prepared to deal with her famous beauty: to have the face that will launch a thousand ships, kill 50,000 men, and cause the fall of the world's greatest city. The first part of the book traces Helen's growing maturity and the passionate attachment that will lead to the Trojan War. Cassandra can see the ruin of both her family and the city, but nobody wants to listen to her dire predictions. Cassandra is outraged when Helen arrives in Troy, and she struggles to halt the pending disaster. Yet she also finds herself drawn to Helen's sweetness and beauty. The two develop a close friendship as the war rages around them.McLaren, Clemence is the author of 'Inside the Walls of Troy A Novel of the Women Who Lived the Trojan War', published 0000 under ISBN 9780756779863 and ISBN 0756779863.