Lion: A hero will rise. An empire will be born.

Pacy and propulsive, Conn Iggulden's latest historical epic heads back to the battlefields and warships of the Ancient World . . . Crackling with energy, violence and stirring speeches, Lion chronicles power struggles, political machinations and the bloodthirsty ravages of up-close combat—Daily MailIggulden draws the Greek world convincingly and he is strongest writing battle scenes—THE TIMESThe master historical storyteller returns with the first of a new pair of novels about Athenian general and politician Pericles. This swords-and-sandals epic brings the sights, sounds and smells of the ancient world to life, telling the story of the ongoing clash of empires between Greece and Persia. Conn Iggulden's research is second-to-none and his writing has never been more addictive. At home, Pericles is navigating a difficult marriage while shoring up his position in Athenian politics and art. But, in this gripping read, he also faces the ever-present threat of a resurgent Persia on the battlefield.—Daily ExpressIncluded in 'Top 20 Summer Books'—survey conducted by The Reading AgencyPraise for Conn Iggulden—-Iggulden tells an absolutely cracking story…the pace is nail-biting and the set dressing magnificent—The TimesOne of our finest historical novelists—Daily ExpressIggulden is in a class of his own when it comes to epic, historical fiction—Daily MirrorPacy…and packed with action—Sunday TimesBreathes new life into the darkest and most dramatic of times—StarCompelling reading—Woman and Home