She knew she should hate him.But once the great warrior Achilles takes his beautiful captive Briseis in his magnificent arms, she lives only for his embraces. Soon, though, his jealous commander will tear them apart, forcing to serve his own lust. War will cost her the man she loves, but peace will bring new perils when she earns the murderous jealousy of Helen of Troy. And at last, Briseis will stand alone to fight for her life against the deadliest foe of all-the cruel and cunning Odysseus-before he sends her on her own desperate journey, to find her beloved captor again.Too hot for the screen to hold, this story goes on where Hollywood leaves off-to the passionate reunion of this unforgettable pair.