Famous Friends: Alexander the Great and General Hephaeston

The Greek king and his army general were lovers and loyal companions during Alexander’s wide-ranging conquests. When Hephaestion died of a fever in 324 BCE, Alexander was so distraught, he ordered the body mummified and placed in a golden coffin. Read The Sister Knot about two resilient women, orphaned in WW2, who defy fate to sustain a lifelong friendship. A compelling novel about the power of sisterhood. Learn more about the book in NOVELS.

Alexander the Great and General Hephaeston were conquerors and lovers

Two resilient women, two separate journeys, one lasting friendship

Author: annsepstein@att.net

Ann S. Epstein is an award-winning writer of novels, short stories, memoirs, and essays.

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