A tale inspired by the myths of Alexander the Great's powerful mother, Olympias, is set in ancient Greece and Macedon and traces the contributions of a magical priestess and Serpent familiar to her famous son's life. 10,000 first printing.
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # GRP102391177
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0765303973I4N01
Seller: Columbia Books, ABAA/ILAB, MWABA, Columbia, MO, U.S.A.
2008 Tarr, Judith BRING DOWN THE SUN NY: Tom Doherty Associates Book, c2008 first printing 220pp 8vo as new hardcover in d/j. Seller Inventory # 53656
Seller: Library House Internet Sales, Grand Rapids, OH, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Olympias, a priestess of the Goddess, has a dream which inspires her to go to Samothrace where she meets Philip of Macedon, marries him, and becomes the mother of Alexander the Great and a powerful queen in her own right. Former library book. Mylar protector included. Solid binding. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Ex-Library. Seller Inventory # 123517776
Seller: Mom's Resale and Books, River Hills, WI, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: New. NEW! 2008 Hardcover Edition. Seller Inventory # C2-1-13-24-01
Seller: Kathmandu Books, Winter Springs, FL, U.S.A.
1st edition. HC in dust jacket. 1st Printing. Signed by Tarr. A fine copy in a fine dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 25269
Seller: Bookfever, IOBA (Volk & Iiams), Ione, CA, U.S.A.
Condition: FINE. First printing. Novel based on the legends of the early years of Myrtale or Olympias as she became known - one which ends with the birth of Alexander. "Ancient history and violent religious myth collide in this romantic fantasy-tinged biography of Myrtale, the imposing, powerful mother of Alexander the Great. . . As temples and kingdoms plot and quarrel, Myrtale mercilessly wields the authority of the retiring goddess and her own sexuality to further her ambitions for her husband and her son. . . a strong narrative about a fascinating woman" (PW) SIGNED on the title page. 220 pp. Fine in fine dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 90905
Seller: rarefirsts, Charlotte Hall, MD, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. SIGNED -- First Edition stated. Full number line. No writing, marks, underlining, or bookplates. No remainder marks. Signed by the author, Judith Tarr, on the title page. (no inscription) Spine is tight and crisp. Boards are flat and true and the corners are square. Dust jacket is not price-clipped. This collectible, " NEW" condition first edition/first printing signed copy is protected with a polyester archival dust jacket cover. Beautiful signed collectible copy. Scarce. Pristine. GIFT QUALITY Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author(s). Book. Seller Inventory # 007224