A stunning reworking of the legend of Alexander the Great—with a female protagonist—combining exquisite historical detail with compelling characterisation. The 2nd book in "A Walk in the Dark" trilogy follows The Road and the Hills and precedes The Streets of the City. The conqueror of half the world is dead. His second-in-command and lover is imprisoned and faces charges of adultery, atheism, theft, drug-running, fraud, treachery, and witchcraft.