Crowned in Salt and Blood

In the face of a clashing empire, a woman defies expectations.

Artemisia, Queen of Halicarnassus, walks a tightrope between loyalty and defiance. Bound to the mighty Persian King Xerxes, she commands a fleet of warships, a rarity for a woman in a world dominated by men. When the flames of war engulf Greece, Artemisia finds herself on the side of Persia, facing the legendary Athenian navy.

Whispers of betrayal follow her. The Greeks brand her a traitor, a barbarian queen fighting against her own heritage. Yet, Artemisia fights for survival, for her city, and for the precarious power she wields in a court brimming with intrigue.

As the epic Battle of Salamis unfolds, Artemisia's courage is put to the ultimate test. Can she navigate the treacherous currents of war and politics? Will she be remembered as a ruthless warrior or a cunning strategist who defied the odds?

Dive into a world of clashing swords, fierce loyalty, and the unyielding spirit of a warrior queen.