In a time of war and doubt, Gull is an oracle. Daughter of a slave taken from fallen Troy, chosen at the age of seven to be the voice of the Lady of the Dead, she is destined to counsel kings. When nine black ships appear, captained by an exiled Trojan prince, Gull must decide between the life she was born for and a most perilous adventure - to join the remnant of her mother's people in their desperate flight. From the doomed bastions of the City of Pirates to the temples of Byblos, from the intrigues of the Egyptian court to the haunted caves beneath Mount Vesuvius, only Gull can guide Prince Aeneas on his quest, and only she can dare the gate of the Underworld to lead him to his destiny. In the last shadowed days of the Age of Bronze, one woman dreams of the world beginning anew. This is her story. Just as Marion Zimmer Bradley's The Mists of Avalon breathed new life into Arthurian legend, BLACK SHIPSevokes the world of ancient Greece with beautiful, haunting prose, extraordinary imagination, and a profoundly moving story.

Black Ships

Literature & Fiction

Graham, Jo

United States

Orbit

Charmian is handmaiden to Cleopatra. She is also an oracle, gifted with ancient memories that may hold the key to preserving Egypt. Through blood and fire, war and peace, love and death, she will face a desperate struggle that will remake the future of the world. Shortlisted for the Locus Best First Novel Award, included in The Amazon Editors' Top Ten List in Science Fiction and Fantasy for 2008 and the Locus Recommended Reading List, with starred reviews in Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Reviews, Jo Graham is one of the most exciting new voices to come out of historical fantasy in recent years.

Hand of Isis

Following her acclaimed debut, Jo Graham returns to the ancient world with a novel that will captivate lovers of fantasy, history and romance. Set in Ancient Egypt, Hand of Isis is the story of Charmian, a handmaiden, and her two sisters. It is a novel of lovers who transcend death, of gods who meddle in mortal affairs, and of women who guide empires. Praise for Black Ships "Graham re-creates a vivid picture of the ancient world, a mysterious place in which gods and goddesses speak to their chosen."--- Library Journal (starred review) "A first-class, very readable novel." --- Booklist (starred review) "A refreshingly different approach to a legend we only thought we knew." --- Locus "Graham's thorough, detailed tale of ancient Greece is one that fans of that period are bound to love." --- Romantic Times "A dazzling debut novel reimagines the Aeneid and restores life to a fantasy land that actually was." --- Scifi.com "A bittersweet saga with enough action, romance, and intrigue to entertain and enthrall." --- Romance Reviews Today "Graham...has packed the novel with exquisite detail, bringing to life a time long gone." --- The St. Petersburg Times "Inspired and relentlessly entertaining...an auspicious debut." --- Realms of Fantasy

Alexander the Great's soldier, Lydias of Miletus, has survived the final campaigns of the king's life. He now has to deal with the chaos surrounding his death. Lydias throws his lot in with Ptolemy, one of Alexander's generals who has grabbed Egypt as his personal territory. Aided by the eunuch Bagoas, the Persian archer Artashir, and the Athenian courtesan Thais, Ptolemy and Lydias must take on all the contenders in a desperate adventure whose prize is the fate of a white city by the sea, and Alexander's legacy.

Stealing Fire

Open a Road Map to the Future By Embracing the Cycles of Life and Time Take your Pagan practice into exciting new territory through an exploration of circular time and the cycles of life that are woven into it. The Great Wheelincorporates meditations, rituals, and exercises that align you with the patterns of time expressed in the ancient Etruscan concept known as the saeculum, or great year. Connecting to the saeculum helps you prepare for and prevent tragedies, navigate life's challenges, and change the world for the better. Jo Graham first guides you through the Wheel of the Year and the Wheel of Life, including the eight phases in a person's life span. Then she reveals how the Great Wheel has influenced past events and what that means for the future. Using these ideas together will help you live more fully, find peace, and uncover powerful ways to benefit both yourself and the generations to come.

The Great Wheel: Living the Pagan Cycles of Our Lives & Times

History

Ancient Civilizations

Llewellyn Publications

This book is a fascinating exploration of one of the four cycles in the ancient Etruscan system known as the saecula. Winter is the final cycle of endings before the time of renewal and rebirth. With hands-on exercises and rituals, author Jo Graham invites you to find the spirit of heroism within as you transform your life and soul in this challenging era. Building on the foundation that was established in The Great Wheel, this book reveals how the energy of this era influences your spiritual life, your relationships, and your community. Welcome the classical deities including Diana Nemorensis, Mercury, Athena Strategos, Mars, Father Dis, and others as you: <ul> <li>Find your purpose when the world seems out of control</li> <li>Create a haven for those who are in need</li> <li>Protect yourself and your loved ones as the crisis deepens</li> <li>Use your unique talents to help save your corner of the world</li> <li>Preserve the things you treasure for the season of Spring to come</li> </ul> Exploring the powerful cycles of generations, life spans, and seasons, Winteroffers specific techniques and support to help you see that the era of Winter is only temporary and Spring will come again.

Winter: Rituals to Thrive in the Dark Cycle of the Saeculum

Religion & Spirituality

New Age & Spirituality

In this book, Jo Graham introduces you to the history and mythology of seven Hellenistic goddesses and teaches you how to work with each one in your spiritual practice. With the help of these powerful deities, you can improve your luck, resilience, teamwork, transformation, and more. Through stories, journal prompts, meditations, and rituals, Jo encourages you to explore your personal connection to each goddess. Draw on Athena's wisdom to bring clarity to your endeavors. Embody the power of a ruling queen with a rite to honor Atargatis. And, enjoy all shades of love under Aphrodite's guidance. With this book, you can apply the ancient--but still relevant--lessons of Tyche, Isis, Epona, Cybele, and others for a more inspired devotional experience and empowered life.

Seven Goddesses of the Hellenistic World: Ancient Worship for Modern Times

Self-Help

Personal Transformation

The world is a numinous place for those who have eyes to see it. Welcome to the Numinous World, where gods and angels intervene in the lives of mortals, and a band of eternal companions unite and reunite over the centuries, life after life. Theirs are eternal oaths, to the powers they serve and to one another. Through wars and dark ages, from the ancient Nile valley to the dawn of the twentieth century, they must be true to themselves and to those they serve -- no matter what the danger. Seventeen enchanting short stories bring to life this rich tapestry, weaving in and out of history, dark and bright alike. ----- Jo Graham's Numinous World books, Black Ships, Hand of Isis, and Stealing Fire, have been nominated for numerous awards, including the Locus Award and the Compton Crook Award, as well as Amazon Editors' Top Ten List in Fantasy for 2008. Look for her fourth Numinous World book, Fortune's Wheel, in summer 2012. "For fans of Jo Graham's Numinous World this book is a must!" —Melissa Scott

The Ravens of Falkenau: and Other Stories

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Fantasy

Crossroad Press

Elza, after fleeing her husband and becoming a French commander's mistress, embarks on a journey that leads from Paris to the Italian coast before she becomes a courtesan of Napoleon and glimpses her soulmate in a psychic vision.

The General's Mistress (Thorndike Press Large Print Romance Series)

Thorndike Press

A Dutch woman flees her marriage to become a courtesan against the backdrop of the French Revolution in this steamy historical novel described as Girl with a Pearl Earring meets Dangerous Liaisons. Liberté, Egalité, Sensualité. . . . As a spirit of change overturns Europe’s old order, strong-willed Elzelina Versfelt enters her own age of revolution. Married as a romantic young girl to a man who wanted only her money, but neither loves nor desires her, Elza refuses to be chained any longer. Leaving Amsterdam, her marriage, and her home, she flees to France—where the old rules no longer apply, debauchery is not a sin . . . and nothing is forbidden. Yet Elza finds herself bound in a new way, to the ambitious General Moreau. And while they share pleasure, pain, and carnal adventures, she dreams of another man, an unruly red-haired soldier she first saw in the promise of a Tarot card. Drawn by this half-real, half-imagined hero, Elza defies her relationship with Moreau, and begins a perilous search across war-torn Europe. . . . But will this woman with the instincts of a survivor, the passion of a courtesan, and the gift of second sight ever find the destiny for which she has risked it all? This stunning novel blends history with the language of the heart to tell a sensual story of an era of upheaval . . . and of the clamoring, dangerous desires of a woman’s soul.

The General's Mistress

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Black Ships

Hand of Isis

Hand of Isis

Stealing Fire

The Great Wheel: Living the Pagan Cycles of Our Lives & Times

Winter: Rituals to Thrive in the Dark Cycle of the Saeculum

Seven Goddesses of the Hellenistic World: Ancient Worship for Modern Times

The Ravens of Falkenau: and Other Stories

The General's Mistress (Thorndike Press Large Print Romance Series)

The General's Mistress