Funeral Games by Mary Renault - Historical Fiction Novel | Ancient Greece & Alexander the Great | Perfect for Book Clubs & History Enthusiasts

The third and final book of Mary Renault’s Alexander the Great trilogy, “Funeral Games” begins with the death of Alexander. However, at the time of his death the only direct heirs were two unborn sons and a mentally-impaired half-brother, creating an immediate and fierce struggle to claim the power and throne.Like the previous two in the series, this book is dense with names, locations, and shifting political alliances. However, it is well worth the read! The book is magnificently written, and truly captures the chaotic time, as well as the endurance of Alexander the Great’s legacy.