The Song of Achilles

Greece in the age of heroes. Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the court of King Peleus and his perfect son Achilles. Despite their differences, the boys develop a tender and inseparable bond. As they grow into young men, the news of Helen of Spartas abduction breaks, and Achilles is called to fulfill his destiny in the city of Troy. Swept up in the tide of war, Patroclus follows his friend, torn between fear for their future and his devotion to the man he loves. This reimagining of the Iliad is a devastating love story and a brilliant feat of imagination, casting a fresh light on the Trojan War and the human hearts caught in its gears.

Author: Madeline Miller

Madeline Miller is an American novelist who specializes in reimagining Greek mythology. Her lyrical writing and feminist perspective have made her books international bestsellers and favorites among critics and readers alike.