The Bull From the Sea - first US edition

by Mary Renault

This is the story of Theseus, King of Athens. This book picks up where 'The King Must Die' leaves off, opening with his triumphant return from Crete, after slaying the Minotaur, to mount the throne left empty by the death of his father Aigeus. Read and learn about the bull of Marathon, the battle of the Lapiths and Kentaurs, and the moon-goddess cult of Pontos. All these myths woven into a wonder work of historic fiction.

Book is in very good plus condition, with light pencil price on inside fly. Jacket is in very good condition also, minor chipping at top edge; nice artwork by Enrico Arno.