Lion

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THE LION, THE FIRST BOOK IN CONN IGGULDEN'S EPIC NEW SERIES THE GOLDEN AGE.

After the Gods.

After the Myths and Legends came the world of Men.

In their front rank stood Pericles. The Lion of the Golden Age.

EXPERIENCE THE EPIC BATTLEFIELDS OF ANCIENT GREECE WITH MASTER STORYTELLER CONN IGGULDEN

'Brings war in the ancient world to vivid, gritty and bloody life' Anthony Riches
'Another masterpiece from Iggulden' 5***** Reader Review
'It's like being on the battlefield' 5***** Reader Review
'An epic piece of historical fiction, full of political intrigue and vivid action'
Robert Fabbri

© Conn Iggulden 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022

Critics Review

Pacy and propulsive, Conn Iggulden's latest historical epic heads back to the battlefields and warships of the Ancient World . . . Crackling with energy, violence and stirring speeches, Lion chronicles power struggles, political machinations and the bloodthirsty ravages of up-close combat
Daily Mail
Iggulden draws the Greek world convincingly and he is strongest writing battle scenes
THE TIMES
The master historical storyteller returns with the first of a new pair of novels about Athenian general and politician Pericles. This swords-and-sandals epic brings the sights, sounds and smells of the ancient world to life, telling the story of the ongoing clash of empires between Greece and Persia. Conn Iggulden's research is second-to-none and his writing has never been more addictive. At home, Pericles is navigating a difficult marriage while shoring up his position in Athenian politics and art. But, in this gripping read, he also faces the ever-present threat of a resurgent Persia on the battlefield.
Daily Express
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Praise for Conn Iggulden
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Iggulden tells an absolutely cracking story...the pace is nail-biting and the set dressing magnificent
The Times
One of our finest historical novelists
Daily Express
Iggulden is in a class of his own when it comes to epic, historical fiction
Daily Mirror
Pacy...and packed with action
Sunday Times
Breathes new life into the darkest and most dramatic of times
Star

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