Richard Purtill

The Mirror of Helen: the Kaphtu Trilogy Book Three Richard Purtill

The Mirror of HelenBook Three of the Kaphtu Trilogy"The story of Helen of Troy isone of the great classics of all time. In this unusual fantasy novel, Richard Purtill dares to look behind the scenes to depict what itwas really like to be involved with that half-goddess whose radiant beauty didindeed launch a thousand ships. Here is Helen as a child,kidnapped and held hostage. Here is Helen as a woman, captive in an alien city,while the civilized world sought for her, fought for her. Told as by one whohad seen the events, who knew her, who knew the gods who pulled the world'sstrings, this is a novel that brings it all back in the vivid reflections ofthe mirror of divine judgement."¿-Donald A. Wolheim, founder, DAW Books."With a scholar's grasp of theperiod and its mythology, and an unerring eye for character, Richard Purtill brings a gripping reality to the seige of Ilium. As real as today's news--and vastly more enjoyable."-F. M. Busby, author of The Demu Trilogy. The Kaphtu Trilogy: The Golden GryphonFeatherThe Stolen GoddessThe Mirror of Helen