The Walled Orchard

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The hero is Eupolis, weary, cynical and believing only in comedy. The heroine is Athens, at the height of her schizophrenic glory. A startling mixture of comedy and tragedy, THE WALLED ORCHARD is the poignant, charming story of their turbulent relationship.

With unforgettable characters and a powerful and moving story, THE WALLED ORCHARD is a wonderful evocation of life in Ancient Greece in the fifth century BC.

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'Read THE WALLED ORCHARD so you can tell your descendants, "I was there when the historical novel started holding its head up with the rest of literature"' THE WASHINGTON POST 'Witty, ironic... and achieved a deeply felt authenticity.' THE NEW YORK TIMES 'This book is a hilarious yet well-researached historical novel.' HISTORICAL NOVEL REVIEW

Author Bio

Tom Holt is the acclaimed author of a bestselling series of comic fantasy and historical novels. He lives in Chard, Somerset.