The Blood Throne of Caria (2nd ed.)

In the early fifth century BC, Artemisia is trained in medicine, the sword, and statecraft—and no one cares. Her marriage will cement an alliance for her father and make a prince heir to his throne. However, this Amazonian spitfire will not be reduced to a traded commodity.  When the Persian Emperor demands a hostage, Artemisia’s father sends his thirteen-year-old daughter in her brother’s place. Instead of succumbing to despair and loneliness, Artemisia charms the Imperial Court and conver