{"product_id":"helen-of-troy-9781835628072","title":"Helen of Troy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn awesome new title exploring the enchanting Helen of Greek mythology, featuring a fascinating extended introduction and modern stories reimagining her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRenowned as the face that launched a thousand ships, \u003cem\u003eHelen of Troy\u003c\/em\u003e was a crucial figure in the epic Trojan War, that most important event in Greek mythology. Though the cause of the war rested with Eris, the goddess of discord, Helen's bewitching beauty, considered as she was to be the most beautiful woman in the mortal realm, is often held responsible for her elopement or abduction by Paris, inciting her husband's fury and instigating a conflict that was to rage for ten long years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelving deeper into the character and backstory of Helen, modern short stories reimagine and shine light on this enchanting figure, exploring beyond her most immediate link to the Trojan War. Created through open submissions and supported by an extensive introduction examining classic sources and the mythology surrounding Helen, this is a wonderful new book in the best tradition of Flame Tree's collectable hardcover editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDeluxe edition, foiled and embossed, with gilded edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47910618464492,"sku":"9781835628072","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/helen-of-troy-9781835628072","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}