In the Grip of the Minotaur - Arthur G Brodeur & Farnham Bishop

In the days when Ancient Crete ruled the seas, drawing tribute from Troy, from Greece, even from the great Pharoah of Egypt, there grew up in the North a great power that threatened the Mediterranean world.

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Return to the world of the Ancient Mediterranean, a place where men carved empires with their bronze swords and brave any danger for gold. It is here that the cities of Troy and Crete clash, their fate resting in the hands of:

RAGNARR—the blonde, steel-thewed warrior prince of the Northern lands. He is the wielder of Tyrfing, the sword forged by the Gods. Ragnarr leads a daring band of Northmen who are ready to face any danger, fight any foe, and die in the service of their prince.

KING MINOS—King of the Island Empire of Crete, the Mistress of the Mediterranean. His mighty fleets rule the waves, exacting tribute from all lands. Minos ruthlessly suppresses any dissent. His enemies meet their deaths at the hands of the Minotaur.

KING DARDANUS—the King of Troy, who chafes at his vassalage to King Minos. He hopes to use the northern prince for his own gain.

ILIA—beautiful daughter of King Dardanus. She gives her heart to one prince, but is loved by two.

AMBROGEOS—Prince of Crete, first-born of King Minos. His love of Ilia and hatred of Ragnarr will engulf the Mediterranean world in an orgy of death and destruction.

ARIADNE—Princess of Crete, beautiful High Priestess of the Goddess. She is torn between her love of her country and her love for her country's greatest enemy.

—and—

THE MINOTAUR—horrific beast of legend, to whom the enemies of
King Minos are sacrificed in bloody religious rights.

Filled with intrigue, raids, and exciting battles on land and at sea, In The Grip Of The Minotaur will thrill lovers of historic adventure!