The debut novel by American classical scholar Madeline Miller captivated not only readers and critics but also fellow writers. Young Patroclus is a complete disappointment to his father: not only is he too frail and timid, but he also accidentally kills a peer. Exiled to the court of King Peleus, he meets the irresistible Achilles, and together they embark on the arduous journey into legend—a journey of friendship, love, and cruel trials. Translated from English by Anastasia Zavozova (translator of Donna Tartt's novels).