Helen of Sparta and Troy; A Memoir by Cynthia Norris-Brooks

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Cynthia Norris-Broo.

Cynthia Norris-Brooks went to Olympic College in Bremerton, and the Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington.

Helen of Sparta and Troy; A Memoir

Cynthia Norris-Brooks
History, Bio & Memoir
published 298 days ago
about 187230 words

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Told from Helen's own perspective, a unique and refreshing take on an old legend that draws various myths and historical accounts into a cohesive whole that is fast-paced and enjoyable to read.

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Chapters List

Chap. #	Title	# Words
1	Table of Contents	58
2	The Early Years	24803
3	Theseus and the Villa in Attica	35256
4	Home and Married Life	33452
5	Paris	13936
6	The City of Troy	20060
7	The Divorce That Destroyed An Age	38405
8	The Journey Home	8827
9	Murderers All	10887
10	The End of All Things	1546

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ganymedesearat
533 days ago

This one sounded really good when you described it in class the other night. I downloaded it in epub, and I'm putting it on my phone so I can read it. I'll letcha know what I think when I finish!

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sherryk_us (Sherry King)
523 days ago

This is on my to-read list.

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autumnsimpsoid
507 days ago

I like Helen! She's warm and capable, like a real person.

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fxcantwell
506 days ago

This book will stay with me forever. The book is full of passion, desire, greed, sex, tragedy, war, and love. With this book, Ms. Brooks has sparked emotions in me that I have never felt. Well done! Frank Cantwell

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RoseRed
469 days ago

I agree with Mr. Cantwell. History came alive and I felt like the characters were real people.

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Keith Loxbeare
441 days ago

I really enjoyed the unique view on history. You can draw a very interesting line between Ancient Crete and Classical Sparta that gives Helen and Bronze Age politics a whole new perspective. I also laughed out loud when I read the part where the whole Apple of Discord story was just something Paris made up to impress Helen! Awesome!

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Freyacat (Velma Dinkley)
340 days ago

I would so like to live in ancient Minoa as Helen describes! What rich and colourful storytelling this is! The author certainly has a way with words, and with making history come to vibrant life.

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