{"product_id":"the-king-must-die-a-virago-modern-classic-virago-modern-classics","title":"The King Must Die by Mary Renault | Paperback | 421 Pages","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e\nExperience the epic tale of Theseus, the legendary hero of Athens, in Mary Renault's \"The King Must Die.\" This Virago Modern Classic masterfully retells the story of a young man's perilous journey to claim his birthright, battling mythical beasts and uncovering the secrets of his own lineage.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\"The King Must Die\" delves into the life of Theseus, grandson of the King of Troizen, whose parentage is as mysterious as the sea god Poseidon himself. Upon discovering his father's sword, his true identity as the son of Aegeus, King of Athens, is revealed. This revelation sets him on a dangerous path to his father's palace, a journey fraught with peril, from escaping bandits and avoiding ritual sacrifices to the ultimate confrontation with the Minotaur in Crete. Mary Renault breathes new life into Greek mythology, crafting an original and thrilling historical novel.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for Mary Renault:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\"Mary Renault's portraits of the ancient world are fierce, complex and eloquent, infused at every turn with her life-long passion for the Classics. Her characters live vividly both in their own time, and in ours\" - Madeline Miller, bestselling author of Circe\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\"Mary Renault is a shining light to both historical novelists and their readers\" - Hilary Mantel, bestselling author of Wolf Hall\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\"This brilliant retelling of the story of Theseus, the king of Athens, brings Greek mythology vividly to life and remains 'one of the truly fine historical novels of modern times'\" - New York Times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mary Renault\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePage Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 421 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.6 x 2.69 x 19.81 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.05 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 5, 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1844089630\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 978-1844089635\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart of a Series:\u003c\/strong\u003e Book 1 of 2 (Theseus)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\nImmerse yourself in the world of ancient Greece with \"The King Must Die,\" a captivating retelling of the Theseus myth by acclaimed author Mary Renault. Perfect for fans of historical fiction and classical mythology.\n\n\n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"by Mary Renault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57825798422910,"sku":"1844089630","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/3919\/1207\/files\/91uZ6u2_YL.jpg?v=1786375977","url":"https:\/\/www.yachew.com\/ja-jp\/products\/the-king-must-die-a-virago-modern-classic-virago-modern-classics","provider":"Yachew","version":"1.0","type":"link"}