Helen of Troy: Goddess, Princess, Whore by Bettany Hughes is a vivid reimagining of one of the most famous figures in ancient literature. Blending scholarship with storytelling, it explores Helen’s place in myth, history, beauty, power, and blame, and shows why her legend has endured for centuries.
Ideal for readers who enjoy mythology, classical history, and thought-provoking narrative nonfiction, this book brings the world of Troy to life while questioning how women have been portrayed across time. Hughes invites you to see Helen not just as a symbol, but as a complex, compelling woman at the center of a timeless story.
