num_pages: 448
description: With divine beauty comes dangerous power. Helen believed she could escape her destiny and save her people from utter destruction. After defying her family and betraying her intended husband she found peace with her beloved Theseus the king of Athens and son of Poseidon. But peace did not last long. Cruelly separated from Theseus by the gods and uncertain whether he will live or die Helen is forced to return to Sparta. In order to avoid marriage to Menelaus a powerful prince unhinged by desire Helen assembles an array of suitors to compete for her hand. As the men circle like vultures Helen dreams again of warand of a strange prince meant to steal her away. Every step she takes to protect herself and her people seems to bring destruction nearer. Without Theseuss strength to support her can Helen thwart the gods and stop her nightmare from coming to pass?
language: English
title: By Helen's Hand
publisher: Lake Union Publishing