Blog Tour: The Queen of Warriors by Zenobia Neil

The Queen of Warriors by Zenobia Neil

Publication Date: September 19, 2019 
Hypatia Books eBook & Paperback; 363 
Pages Series: Alexandra of Sparta, Book One 
Genre: Historical Fantasy 

       

 Synopsis: Alexandra of Sparta vowed her sword and her heart to the goddess Artemis. And the goddess blessed her. But no warrior lives at peace, and soon, Alexandra loses her title, her troops, and all she holds dear, including the man who holds her heart. 

     Cursed by a Babylonian witch, she is forced to return to a city she once conquered to make amends, but is captured by the powerful Persian rebel, Artaxerxes. As his prisoner, she awaits judgment for her crimes. But Artaxerxes is not what he seems. With death approaching, Alexandra must face her violent past and discover the truth of her captor’s identity before it’s too late.

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About the Author


    Zenobia Neil was named after an ancient warrior queen who fought against the Romans. She writes about the mythic past and Greek and Roman gods having too much fun. She lives with her husband, two children, and dog in Los Angeles. The Queen of Warriors is her third book. 

      Visit her at ZenobiaNeil.com. You can also follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and Goodreads.

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