The Lost Army by Valerio Massimo Manfredi
I am still spending a lot of time recovering and have loads of time on my hands, so I will be reading this book next, which I got half-price last week and which looks really exciting
It starts off during the year 401 BC and sees the city states of Greece on their knees after being at war for 30 years. Ayoung Spartan named Clearchus is commissioned tp recruit an army of Greek Mercenaries who are given the job of venturing deep into the hostile territory of the Persian Empire.
The Expidition is shadowed by another army of women, which includes a warrior named Abira, who has abandoned her Persion home to follow a young Greek warrior named Xeno, who promises a life of love, adventure & excitement…
