Random House, 1962, $?, ISBN?, 343 pgs., hardback

The tale of Theseus continues with this sequel to The King Must Die. Again, Renault weaves Greek legend and mythology into an enchanting story of a king out to build Athens into a powerful and enlightened city.

As Theseus clears the neighborhood of outlaws, he also hooks up with a pirate out for a little fun and booty. Theseus finds both by successfully raiding another city-state as well as capturing an Amazon princess on the way back. Meanwhile, an army marches on Athens, forcing a siege, and thoughts of a dynastic marriage to a Cretan queen intrude on this Amazonian love life. The treacherous witch and other obstacles challenge Theseus' plans, and when you add a son into the mix, events spin almost out of control.

All told, being on a Renault kick has proved a pleasant diversion. The Bull from the Sea is no less interesting or pleasant than her other titles.

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