Ms. French paints a glorious picture
of the times that brings history to life as she delves into
the relationship between Alexander and Roxanne, Alexander’s
famous companions, Roxanne’s family and followers and
the treachery therein. Plots against Roxanne’s life are
numerous. After a while you will think the woman has nine lives.
I loved the ending. There is no doubt in my mind that Judith
French is one hell of a storyteller. THE CONQUEOR is a story
that flows effortlessly and is highly entertaining as well
as informative.
Suzanne
Coleburn, Reader To Reader Reviews
*
* * * 4 Stars
. . . Historical fiction fans will
have a feast. Few books have been written with the Great
Alexander cast as a romantic, and even fewer with a heroine
as empowered as Roxanne. Sensual.
Kathe Robin
Romantic Times
*****
Five Stars
No one has come close to conquering the mountainous
twin kingdoms of Bactria and Sogdiana. After Darius and the
Persians fell, Bactria went next. Now Alexander the Great
and his Macedonian horde have reached Sogdiana where he offers
the current ruler a deal. Knowing the impossible has happened,
Oxyartes is ready to negotiate terms though his warrior daughter
Roxanne wants to fight to the death.
As a good soldier, Roxanne does her duty and joins
Alexander as he continues to lead his armies towards the
Indus River. Surprising herself, she falls in love with the
Conqueror. Still she realizes his shortcomings as Alexander
not only has an appetite for other women even if Roxanne
is the one that grips his heart and soul, but also an inner
demon to dominate the world that supersedes all his other
needs including Roxanne.
THE CONQUEROR is a strong historical tale that brings
to life one of the great (no pun intended) individuals. The
story line is action packed and filled with Ancient Macedonian
tidbits that will especially please the military subgroup
as war is a prime element of the society. Roxanne is a solid
counterpoint to Alexander, the ultimate hunk for the romance
fan even if that subplot takes a back seat to a terrific
look into the ancient world.
Harriet
Klausner
Fiction
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