A R Valeson

Memories of Hephaestion A R Valeson

This historical fiction is inspired by fragments from the life of Alexander the Great which tell of the life-long devotion between the Macedonian conqueror and his general, Hephaestion. This tale seeks to explore the deep relationship between the two heroes, as seen through the eyes of Hephaestion -- a bond which longs to echo the Homeric legends of Patroclus and Achilles. The author draws on research and imagination to transport the reader to the Macedonia court of 4th century B. C, telling a coming of age story full of struggle, romance and ambition.