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Friday, August 21, 2015

LEGACY OF KINGS by Eleanor Herman / Blog Tour: Guest Post & Giveaway




Hello and welcome to today's blog tour stop for LEGACY OF KINGS by Eleanor Herman. I LOVE this book. I'm so thrilled to have Eleanor on the blog today to share a guest post with us. And, 1 lucky winner will win a copy of LEGACY OF KINGS, which was released this past Tuesday! First, here's a little bit about Eleanor's newest release.

ABOUT THE BOOK

By: Eleanor Herman 
Published by: Harlequin Teen
Released on: August 18th, 2015
Series: Blood of Gods & Royals #1
Purchase from: Amazon | Book Depository | B&N | IndieBound
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Imagine a time when the gods turn a blind eye to the agony of men, when the last of the hellions roam the plains and evil stirs beyond the edges of the map. A time when cities burn, and in their ashes, empires rise.
Alexander, Macedonia’s sixteen-year-old heir, is on the brink of discovering his fated role in conquering the known world but finds himself drawn to newcomer Katerina, who must navigate the dark secrets of court life while hiding her own mission: kill the Queen. But Kat’s first love, Jacob, will go to unthinkable lengths to win her, even if it means competing for her heart with Hephaestion, a murderer sheltered by the prince. And far across the sea, Zofia, a Persian princess and Alexander’s unmet fiancée, wants to alter her destiny by seeking the famed and deadly Spirit Eaters.
Weaving fantasy with the salacious and fascinating details of real history, New York Times bestselling author Eleanor Herman reimagines the greatest emperor the world has ever known: Alexander the Great, in the first book of the Blood of Gods and Royals series.

 AUTHOR GUEST POST
My Favorite Lines Legacy of Kings
Some historical novelists seem to forget that humans of all ages and places have a sense of humor, no matter how tragic their circumstances might be. So I try to inject a bit of humor now and then into the dialog or the characters’ thinking.
Having spent an entire day researching ancient laundry for Kat’s scene in the palace laundry, I had her watch men urinate in a tub and the laundry mistress throw a stained tunic into it.  So I gave Kat this thought:
Their cheap, unbleached tunics back in Erissa never needed urine, perhaps the single advantage to being poor.
When Heph wakes up with a gut-wrenching hangover—a word which sounds jarringly modern—I described it this way:
This is the Wrath of Dionysus. A common affliction that occurs when the wine god punishes those who honor him too enthusiastically.
But I suppose my favorite line of all is Princess Cynane’s, Alexander’s half-sister, a nasty bundle of pain and ambition. When she sets fire to a would-be assassin:
He falls to the floor, writhing as the flames turn his face into a blistering, bubbling mess. Leaning on her shield, she looks at him and smiles. “Call me ‘bit**’ again,” she says.


About The Author



Before the Game of Thrones craze swept the nation, Eleanor Herman was hard at work entertaining readers with her extensive research on courtly intrigue and romance. She is the New York Times bestselling author of Sex with Kings, as well as three other works of nonfiction: Sex with the Queen, Mistress of the Vatican, and King Peggy.
Obsessed by all things royal and historical, she lives in McLean, Virginia with her husband and four extremely dignified cats. Legacy of Kings is her first novel.

 THE GIVEAWAY
Thank you to Harlequin Teen, I have 1 copy of THE LEGACY OF KINGS to giveaway to 1 lucky reader! To enter, please fill out the Rafflecopter form. Open to US/CA only.
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12 comments:

  1. Susan LightAugust 21, 2015 at 8:08 AM

    I have a history degree and love historical fiction, especially the royals.

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  2. travelerAugust 21, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    Historical fiction is fascinating and interests me greatly. Alexander the Great is larger than life and a favorite historical figure would be Sir Winston Churchill. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

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  3. UnknownAugust 21, 2015 at 11:38 AM

    I am quite a fan of historical fiction!!

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  4. VictoriaAugust 21, 2015 at 2:14 PM

    I am very familiar with Alexander and I love historical fiction. Anne Boleyn is one of my favorites - thank you :)

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  5. bn100August 21, 2015 at 5:00 PM

    sometimes; yes

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  6. Danielle H.August 22, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    Love historical fiction--lots of ah-ha moments for me! Alexander the Great was a school subject. I love Abe Lincoln.

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  7. PennyAugust 22, 2015 at 12:03 PM

    I love historical fiction. I like reading about royalty but ordinary people too. I have heard of Alexander the Great. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  8. landofisolatedcreaturesAugust 23, 2015 at 1:07 PM

    I love historical fiction. I'd love to read this! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  10. dreamyAugust 25, 2015 at 9:05 PM

    I really enjoy historical fiction. It's a great way to learn more about history. Even though it is not always historically accurate it gives you an idea of who was who. Plus it is always more enjoyable to read a historical novel than a history book :-) Thank you for the giveaway.

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  11. SayomayAugust 25, 2015 at 11:38 PM

    One of my fav historical character would def be Nicholas Flamel! He is so mysterious and infamous well beyond his lifetime! Yes I have heard of Alexander the Great but I don't know much about him. I hope to learn more of him reading Legacy of Kings! :D
    Mary G Loki

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  12. Carina OlsenAugust 28, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    Stunning blog tour post Katie :D This book do seem pretty amazing ;)

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