'History and legend combine in an epic recreation of the Troy myth' Conn Iggulden

Three lives will change the destiny of nations.

Helikaon, the young prince of Dardania, haunted by a scarred and traumatic childhood. The priestess Andromache, whose fiery spirit and fierce independence threatens the might of kings. And the legendary warrior Argurios, cloaked in loneliness and driven only by thoughts of revenge.

In Troy they find a city torn apart by destructive rivalries - a maelstrom of jealousy, deceit and murderous treachery. And beyond its fabled walls blood-hungry enemies eye its riches and plot its downfall.

It is a time of bravery and betrayal; a time of bloodshed and fear. A time for heroes.

• Great reviews for all Gemmell's novels: 'Gemmell's a brand: an assurance of passionate, cleanly written prose, imaginative plots and, above all, terrific storytelling' Time Out.
• With Lord of the Silver Bow, Gemmell's sales through Bookscan are nearly 100% up on where they were with Swords of Night and Day.
• Published straight into the growing historical market: Iggulden, Massini, Cornwell.
• Gemmell's sales and reputation continue to grow with each new book. In hardcover, The Swords of Night and Day was number three in the Sunday Times Bestseller lists for four consecutive weeks, and in the top ten for six weeks. Sales of its trade edition top 50,000 copies.
• Now, with the TROY trilogy, Gemmell combines his fantasy storytelling skills with epic history in one of the greatest stories ever told.