Thessalonica - Softcover

Turtledove, Harry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0671877615 ISBN 13: 9780671877613

Publisher: Baen, 1996

Synopsis

Artisan shoemaker and thinking man George becomes increasingly worried when the pagan forces of the Germanic tribes continue to threaten life in the Roman Empire, and he decides to risk everything for the sake of his people. Original.

About this title

From Publishers Weekly:

Hugo nominee Turtledove (Prince of the North) blends religion, history and fantasy in this adventurous tale told from the point of view of George, a simple shoemaker who lives in Thessalonica in the 7th century A.D. George is a Christian, as are most of the city's residents, but remnants of the old pagan religion and its creatures are known to still exist in the hills. George happens upon a satyr, who warns him of a new danger approaching. The danger turns out to be the invading Avars and Slavs, who have at their command supernatural wolves and bats. Within days the city is surrounded, and though the strength of their Christian God enables the population to keep the warriors at bay, George realizes they may need help to defeat their enemy. With the help of the pious Priest Luke, George convinces the satyrs and centaurs to come to the aide of Thessalonica. Fans of historical fantasy will relish Turtledove's offering and its unlikely hero.
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About this edition

• Publisher: Baen
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0671877615
• ISBN 13: 9780671877613
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 416