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WANDA COVINGTON BELMONT conducted extensive research, that included travels to Greece, while writing her debut novel, Olympias The Forgotten Warrior. She resides in San Diego, California.

Olympias suffered malicious slander casting her as a snake charmer and her brilliant warrior husband, Philip, as a fumbling drunk. Not true!

Philip knew Greece must unite into one country for their survival from Persia and other enemies. The Athenian orator, Demosthenes, opposed Philip’s efforts. Philip lost only two battles to one general, then Philip made a better stone-thrower and drove that army into the sea. Busy Olympias won the hearts of the Macedonians as she entertained the many visitors from many lands.

Demosthenes efforts to bring together the best armies of Greece could produce to conquer Philip, was beaten by Philip in one day.

But, Philip chose a new queen. The consequences were severe.

Olympias in the last chapter, tells all!

“Wanda Belmont and Her Extensive Historical Research Present a Historical Novel Centered Around Olympias, mother of Alexander the Great

Alexander III of Macedonia succeeded his father, King Philip II, to the throne and spent the majority of his reign undertaking a protracted military expedition across Western Asia and Northeastern Africa. He had built one of the greatest empires in history by the age of thirty, extending from Greece to northern India. Throughout his extensive military campaign, Alexander never lost a battle and is widely considered the greatest general of all time.

Alexander’s mother, Olympias, was said to be his greatest influence. However, history books mostly portray her as a snake charmer, while her husband Phillip is a drunkard. But in a tale that explores a different facet of history, the author, in her debut novel, presents the family in a different light. Wanda Covington Belmont presents her book Olympias, the Forgotten Warrior.

The book follows Olympias, originally named Myrtale, the princess of Epirus and the first daughter of King Neoptolemus. The novel presents the thrilling tale of Olympias’ pursuit for the love of her warrior-king, Phillip. Philip was a teenaged hostage, but with his two older brothers killed, Philip was released and he built an army that could not be defeated. Philip knew the Greeks must unite to survive the enemy Persians to the west and the Romans to the East. After Philip in one day defeated the united enemy Greek forces, Demosthenes in his hatred for Philip, united most of the Greek states into opposing Philip. But Philip with his undefeatable army won the war. When peace was settled, Demosthenes’ lies were exposed and he died escaping the wrath of the Athenians.

Philip made plans to invade Persia but was killed as he celebrated a united Greece. The question is: who arranged the death of Philip?

With the death of her husband, Olympias became one of the most powerful female political figures of her time. She is presented as a loving wife and mother who aided Alexander in his rise to power and in terms of advice and being the de facto leader in the absence of her son. She was well-loved by the Macedonians.

The novel centers around the intrigue of an alternate vision of the historical events, seen through the eyes of the headstrong princess from Epirus, the woman who became the mother of the man known as the world’s greatest warrior, and wife of the man who was. Belmont laced her tale with action, romance, and drama, making it a gripping and historically immersing read. Readers of ancient history will find the book an interesting alternative to common history books.”

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