Stealing Athena by Karen Essex (ISBN:0767926188)

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		Stealing Athena
	
				(2 reviews)			
(48 Readers)

			Karen Essex		
	
Stealing Athena is the story of two women, separated by centuries but united by their association with some of the world's greatest and most...more
 Stealing Athena is the story of two women, separated by centuries but united by their association with some of the world's greatest and most controversial works of art. Aspasia, a philosopher and courtesan to visionary politician Pericles during Athens's Golden Age, defies societal restrictions to become fiercely influential in Athens' power circle. Mary, the Countess of Elgin and a beautiful Scottish heiress, charms the fearsome men of the Ottoman Empire to make possible her husband's costly acquisitions, all the while brazenly defying the social conventions of her time. Both women prevail yet pay a heavy price for their rebellion. A tale of romance, intrigue, greed, and glory, Stealing Athenainterweaves the lives of two of history's most beguiling heroines.   less

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A Reader

few weeks ago

a very interesting book.. capturing interest from the first pages.. Talking about the STEALING of the Parthenon Marbles from Elgin.

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A Reader

few weeks ago

I listen to reading radio on my way to work and this is one I heard bits and pieces from. The little bits I'd heard were interesting, so I requested it from the library. It's based on the theft/rescue of the Elgin Marbles from the Parthenon - theft or procurement depends on your point of view. The characters ranged from Pericles, Sophacles and Aspasias from the time the Parthenon...more

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