Over the Wine Dark Sea
LC Class PS3570.U758 O94 2001 | | |
| Followed by | The Gryphon's Skull | |
|---|---|---|
Over the Wine Dark Sea is a
Forge Books in November 2001, and in paperback by Tor Books in November 2002.[1] The book was reissued under the author's real name as a trade paperback and ebook by Phoenix Pick in November 2013.[1] It is the first book of the so-called "Hellenic Traders
" series of historical novels.
Plot summary
The action of the book takes place in the years shortly after the death of
peacocks. During their voyage they encounter pirates, other traders and get caught up in conflicts between some of Alexander's former generals, including Antigonos
.
Cultural references
The book contains several references to Classical Greek culture, including Sokrates, and Platon. For example, the eponymous "wine dark sea" is a standard Homeric epithet, routinely used as a reference to the sea in both epics.
Reception
The book was reviewed by K. V. Bailey in Vector 218, July 2001.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Over the Wine Dark Sea title listing at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database