Glory and the Lightning

A Novel of Ancient Greece

By: Taylor Caldwell

Narrated by: Jamie Renell

New York Times best seller

A breathtaking saga of ancient Greece and one of history’s most influential political couples, Aspasia and Pericles

Born in the Greek city of Miletus, Aspasia was destined for a life of tragedy. Her wealthy father vowed to abandon any female child, so Aspasia was secreted away, educated independently of her family, and raised as a courtesan. She discovered at an early age how to use her powers of intellect as ingeniously as those of the flesh.

Ensconced in the Persian harems of Al Taliph, she meets the man who will change her fate: Pericles, the formidable political leader, statesman, ruler of Athens, and Aspasia’s most cherished lover. She becomes his trusted confidante, his equal through scandal, war, and revolt.

From the eruption of the Peloponnesian War to violent political and family rivalries to a devastating plague, author Taylor Caldwell plunges the listener into the heart of ancient Athens. In bringing to life the tumultuous love affairs and gripping power struggles of one of history’s most complicated and fascinating women, Glory and the Lightning is thrilling proof that "Caldwell never falters when it comes to storytelling" (Publishers Weekly).

©1974 Taylor Caldwell (P)2019 Audible, Inc.

Excellent Performance!

The history was true, and the reader did a superb job bringing the figures of Perishes and Aspasia to life, as well as Socrates, Ana agora, Phidias, and Zeno of Alia, among others. Very entertaining and thought provoking.

Long because of lots of detail which I enjoyed. C

Long because of lots of detail. Good historical novel very informative. I can recommend. Ancient Greece.

One of my favorites

I first read the book maybe 20 years ago. And I’ve read it at least twice since then. It’s beautifully written. It shows the glorious side of ancient greese and the dirty side.

Extraordinario, maravilloso,perfecto

uno de los mejores libros que he leído, lo he leído ya tres veces y lo volvería a leer

Not Sure I liked the Ending

I can't believe I have never read Taylor Caldwell books but I will remedy that over the next six month. The plot is so apropos tp current times. I posted on my Facebook page that you could switch Trump for Pericles and the whole story fits. Just goes to show you that we never learn from our mistakes and history continues to repeat itself. The story is sad in parts but the plot moves along at a steady pace. I am so glad I read the book.