According to the authors note located at the back of the book, jo graham s debut novel black ships is largely influenced by virgils epic poem the aeneid and chronicles the tale from the end of the trojan war to how aeneas, the son of the goddess aphrodite and the last prince of troy, led his peopleknown as wilusans in the book on an incredible journey in search of a. Unfortunately, graham s delivery falls short of anything but a mildly entertaining chicklit read. Jo graham works in washington, dc, where she is the executive director of a partisan nonprofit. Lee black ships por jo graham disponible en rakuten kobo. In the opening lines of the book, gull instructs us. Black ships, book by jo graham mass market paperback.
After reading black ships, im very much looking forward to. Graham has since then written a loosely connected novel set in egypt called hand of isis, and she has another related novel about a soldier serving alexander the great called stealing fire coming out in may 2010. Black ships ebook by jo graham 9780316029148 rakuten kobo. When nine black ships appear, captained by an exiled trojan prince, gull must decide between the life she was born for and a most perilous adventure to join the remnant of her mothers people. Japanese print from 1854 describing commodore matthew perry s black ships. Grahams exquisite and bleak debut views the events of the aeneid through the oracle gull. Black ships follows the life of the sybil of aeneas, a prince of fallen troy, or wilusa.
Buy black ships by jo graham from amazons fiction books store. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Following the success of last years black ships jo graham now moves to egypt to set the scene for another great historical tale. I finished black ships by jo graham and i highly recommend it. Net archive search books by rating android app menu search books by rating android app bookfrom.
Jo graham lives in maryland with her family, and has worked in politics for many years. Black ships by graham jo 1841496995 the fast for sale online. Black ships the free library of philadelphia overdrive. Daughter of a slave taken from fallen troy, chosen at the age of seven to be the voice of the lady of the dead, she. The above also applies to gull, the main character of graham s debut novel set not long after the fall of troy. I always get kind of nervous when someone buys a book on my recommendation. She is also the author of historical fantasies hand of isis and the generals mistress, as well as an additional stargate atlantis. Daughter of a slave taken from fallen troy, chosen at the age of seven to. Black ships, by jo graham in the interview at the end of the book, the author says that one of her favorite books is kushiels dart, by jacqueline carey. Book 2 six of crows by bardugo leigh8748 caraval series, book 1 by stephanie garber6582. Which means i have to go get a copy, because i read a library copy.
Buy the mass market paperback book black ships by jo graham at indigo. Jo graham north carolina has practiced in pagan and hermetic traditions for more than thirty years, including leading an eclectic circle for nearly a decade. Daughter of a slave taken from fallen troy, chosen at the age of seven to be the voice of the lady of the dead, she is destined to counsel. Her influences as a writer are mary renault and james michener, both of whom wrote novels about places and situations unusual for most readers. Nov 01, 20 jo graham worked in politics for fifteen years before leaving to write full time. Graham retells this agesold story from the viewpoint of gull, an. She is the daughter of a captive from the trojan war brought back to greece as a slave. March 10, 2008 this debut fantasy enters marion zimmer bradley and diana paxson territory with a retelling of the aeneid from the perspective of prince aeneass personal oracle. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Haunting and bittersweet, lush and vivid, this extraordinary story has lived with me since i first read it. Dec 01, 2009 in a time of war and doubt, gull is an oracle. Read black ships by jo graham available from rakuten kobo. According to the authors note located at the back of the book, jo grahams debut novel black ships is largely influenced by virgils epic poem the aeneid and chronicles the tale from the end of the trojan war to how aeneas, the son of the goddess aphrodite and the last prince of troy, led his peopleknown as wilusans in the book on an incredible journey in search of a. Based on homers epic aeneid, jo graham s black ships certainly has dynamic and profound material with which to work.
One is part of a series that follows a growing romance hur. Book 4 jo graham author 2011 unticigahunk rick hautala author jo graham author 20 the generals mistress jo graham author 2012 oath bound. Some of the ships are small, not much more than one sail or a few rowers. One by one the mighty cities are falling, to earthquakes, to flood, to raiders on both land and sea. Jun 23, 2015 lets rip and ship the book characters.
The mix of historical fantasy with spiritual romance might not appeal to some, but to me at least it provided a compellingly novel combination. Black ships, grahams debut novel, is a retelling of the story of the aeneid from the point of view of gull, daughter of a slave from troy, who finds refuge in. Browse jo grahams bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Its the black ships author, jo graham, of whom i am speaking.
But when nine black ships appear, captained by exiled prince aeneas, she. The period of time in this story has long been an interest of mine, but i was not aware of the historical background graham had completed relevant to this story. Not to be confused with the black ships band, black ships before troy, or kurofune opera. Jo graham is the author of the critically acclaimed historical fantasies black ships, hand of isis, and stealing fire. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Mixed with an element of the supernatural these are gripping and fascinating tales with. Black ships numinous world series book 1 jo graham author 2008 homecoming stargate atlantis. See all books authored by jo graham, including hand of isis, and black ships, and more on. Troy, chosen at the age of seven to be the voice of the lady of the dead, it is her destiny to counsel kings. Quick prose, interesting characters and ancient locales combine to good effect. Jo graham one by one the mighty cities are falling. She values her freedom and the government that allows it, and so she plays the game of espionage for that most elusive of reasons, idealism. Jo graham worked in politics for fifteen years before leaving to write full time.
She is the daughter of a captive from the trojan war brought back to greece as a. Naomi novik, author of his majestys dragon the world is ending. Oct 07, 2008 black ships is one for the keeper shelf. I cant write a summary that would quickly explain black ships. In a time of war and doubt, gull is an oracle, a mouthpiece of the gods. Naomi novik, author of his majestys dragonthe world is ending. With his epic poem the aeneid, virgil established a mythological link between ancient greece and rome through aeneas, a prince who fled troy aboard ship with his fellow exiles, settled in italy, and founded a new kingdom. Black ships, i said, and i hardly knew my own voice. Black ships ebook por jo graham 9780316029148 rakuten kobo. Black ships by jo graham smart bitches, trashy books. In gulls case, however, we also see moments when she is unsure of herself, in anguish over her loneliness, and conflicted between her training as a handmaiden of the. Jo graham is an american author who debuted in 2008 with her novel black ships, a reimagination of the aeneid. Feb 16, 2020 based on homers epic aeneid, jo graham s black ships certainly has dynamic and profound material with which to work.
Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Jo graham the daughter of a slave taken from fallen troy, gull was chosen to become the voice of the lady of the dead and counsel kings. Synopsis in a time of war and doubt, gull is an oracle. In the first book, the generals mistress, elza thought politics was a crock of bull, a game for rich men to play that meant nothing. Sita warrior of mithila book 2 of the ram chandra series by amish24720 crooked kingdom. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Black ships, a retelling of virgils aeneid from the perspective of a priestess, is a debut novel written by jo graham. She is the author of the locus award nominated black ships and the spectrum award nominated stealing fire, as well as five books of the top selling stargate atlantis. Black ships the first book in the numinous world series. Daughter of a slave taken from fallen troy, chosen at the age of seven to be the voice of the lady of the dead, she is destined to counsel kings. Browse jo graham s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Sga 22 legacy 7 unascended jo graham blurb for sga.
Read 64 posts by jo graham and get access to exclusive content and experiences on the worlds largest membership platform for artists and creators. This acclaimed book by jo graham is available at in several formats for your ereader. Black ships by jo graham overdrive rakuten overdrive. One is part of a series that follows a growing romance hur hur and one is a ya novel that isnt a. When nine black ships appear, captained by an exiled trojan prince, gull must decide between the life she was born for and a most perilous adventure to join the remnant of her mothers people in their. Using the aeneid, a poem by virgil, as a guide, graham has crafted a wonderfully engaging story told from the perspective of pythia, the handmaiden of death.