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I have written a series of novels adding imagination and an understanding of human nature to historical research; therefore, they attempt to bring Archaic Sparta back to life.

The Olympic Charioteer
Fiction, published 2005

This is the story of a slave and a charioteer in Archaic Greece.  Based on ancient sources but using predominantly fictional characters, The Olympic Charioteer describes the events that led to the establishment of the first "non-aggression pact" in recorded history.

A free teacher supplement is also available for teacher's using this novel in their class.


Are They Singing in Sparta?
Fiction, published 2006

The revolutionary unrest which caused Ancient Sparta to adopt the first democratic constitution in the ancient world, and the bitter war which followed, are the setting of this novel.  These historical events, the seeds of all subsequent Spartan development, are presented through the eyes of an Athenian poet, a Spartan commander and a young widow.

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Spartan Slave, Spartan Queen: Tale of Four Women of Sparta
Fiction, published 2007

Two women in Sparta are captured into slavery at the same time: the beautiful daughter of the Arcadian King, Niobe, and her ugly, "barbarian" hand-maiden, Mika.  While Niobe becomes the concubine of one of Sparta's princes, Mika is an ordinary slave in the house of an ordinary citizen's wife.  The novel explores the impact and effect of beauty on four women's lives in an ancient context.  This book is a sequel to Are They Singing in Sparta?

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        Under "Further Reading" you will find additional recommendations for both fiction and non-fiction books, including selected ancient and modern sources.

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