Helen's Judgement
Pre-order now - publishing 20 March 2025

"Look. She weaves war."
Haunted by her decision to leave her child behind after fleeing her unhappy marriage, Helen seeks to build a new life in Troy with her lover, Paris. She yearns to recreate the childhood family she lost when she married Menelaus. But her jilted husband has other plans. He vows to win her back ... at the head of an army.
Blamed by both sides for the ensuing war, Helen must decide where her loyalty―and her safety―lies.
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Praise for Helen's Judgement
"What a story! Epic in scale as it focuses on the Trojan war, this is also as intimate as can be as it spears Helen’s life and lays it bare … Highly recommended, Helen’s Judgement is incredibly rewarding, and a definite for those who love their Greek mythology."
Love Reading (Book of the Month pick)
“Wilson grips, beguiles and surprises us all the way to her imaginative and moving ending."
Nikki Marmery, author of Lilith
“A searing indictment of war and hubris that is both literary and lyrical.”
Lauren J. A. Bear, author of Medusa's Sisters and Mother of Rome
“An absolutely gripping read from first page to last.”
Mark Knowles, author of the Blades of Bronze series
"A multifaceted portrayal of a woman who has been misunderstood for centuries."
A. D. Rhine, authors of Horses of Fire and Daughters of Bronze
"Dangerous, brutal and always fascinating.”
Laura Shepperson, author of The Heroines and The Heir of Venus
"What makes Helen’s Judgement stand out is its nuanced portrayal of Helen, who is often seen in myth as a mere symbol of beauty or betrayal. Here, she is a fully realised character, torn between love, duty, and the desire for safety in a world ruled by power and war."
Reader's review
"Helen’s character is richly developed, moving beyond just 'the face that launched a thousand ships,' to reveal a nuanced figure driven by longing and survival. Achilles, on the other hand, brings the grit of battle, always torn between his thirst for glory and his loyalty to his family."
Reader's review
"If you've been desperate for a more detailed and intimate experience of what it was like for Helen of Troy, this is it. As a bonus, you get Achilles' side of the story, which is as detailed as it is harrowing ... If you want to feel a thousand things, give this a go."
Reader's review