The Pearl of Troy - Rachel Lesch - Wattpad

The Pearl of Troy

Reads 1,511
Votes 69
Parts 23
Time 5h 1m

Reads 1,511
Votes 69
Parts 23
Time 5h 1m

-romance achilles arrangedmarriage briseis enemiestolovers fakerelationship fantasy fantasy-romance medieval medievalromance trojanwar

War has raged outside the walls of Troy for the past seven years. Safe inside the royal palace, Briseis, a spirited young Trojan princess, sits back as her famous cousins, Hector and Paris, fight against the Greeks, who encroach upon Troy's borders more each day. 
An ill-advised trip outside the safety of the palace leads to Briseis being captured and held hostage by the Greeks. She's put in the custody of Prince Achilles of Thessaly, a moody and impulsive young man who just happens to be the Greeks' greatest warrior.  Achilles is destined to win glory and immortality but live a short and tragic life. 
Briseis is given in an arranged marriage to Achilles and the two find that their union might be based on more than just politics. But when Achilles comes into conflict with the greedy and powerful, King Agamemnon, it sets off a cycle of violence and tragedy that threatens all they both care about.All Rights Reserved

-romance achilles arrangedmarriage briseis enemiestolovers fakerelationship fantasy fantasy-romance medieval medievalromance trojanwar

23 parts

Sign up to add The Pearl of Troy to your library and receive updates

or

Content Guidelines

You may also like

Achilles&Briseis: A Novel by AvatarAshdel

Briseis of Pedasus is a princess with a dual fate. She is the daughter of an unknown goddess and a king obsessed with legacy. A legacy Briseis is unable to continue, much to her father's dismay. As the Trojan War begins, Briseis accepts a quest to kill a man in the name of a goddess who wants glory, and if Briseis succeeds, the curse upon her house will be reversed. This is a story of parents and children, love and hate, hope and dismay as characters question if it's impossible to change the fates which have been decreed for them. UPDATED TWICE MONTHLY This is the first draft of this story. I participated in the Wattpad Bootcamp Mentorship Program which pairs mentees with mentors to work on a story of the mentee's choosing. This is the story I worked on with my mentor and it contains none of the changes which will be in the final draft. I hope you enjoy reading this first version : ) and I hope readers will be interested to read the final draft once it's finished. A deeper dive into the classic love story of the Trojan War, based on the poem I wrote also called Achilles&Briseis. The poem can be found on my profile if you would like to read it. The poem contains some spoilers for story lines that will appear in the novel. I feel compelled to say this story will not be a traditional retelling of the Iliad. This story is going to be something new among the conflicts we all know well from many years of the Iliad being told. If you are looking for a story more in keeping with the original poem, this is not that story. Many things will be changed, many things will be unfamiliar, and we are going somewhere no story of the Trojan War has gone before. If you see this story anywhere besides Wattpad please make me aware. This is the only place I post stories. I don't have multiple accounts on this site, so this is the only profile this story should be posted on. Thank you, readers.

The House of Atreus | ONC 2023 Shortlist by amaranthine_dreams

The House of Atreus bears a curse. One steeped in blood and nourished by decades of violence. Klytemnestra knew this when she married Agamemnon, but being a princess in Sparta doesn't leave you with much choice, though she longs for it. The Fates spin their threads impassively but all Klytemnestra wants, is to be free of the shackles that bound her. Iphigenia has always been the perfect daughter, the perfect princess, beloved by both her people and her father. With Greece on the brink of war, destiny chooses her to fulfil a higher purpose. But she might just have to sacrifice everything. Elektra is sick of being held down by those in power. Despite being a princess, she is living a life in poverty, one she didn't choose. But when her brother returns home after a long absence, she might just take matters into her own hands. *** Three women. Three secrets. Three tangled lives. *** This story is intended for an adult audience and features depictions of violence, murder and sexual encounters as well as mentions of rape, incest, cannibalism, and suicide. * Cover design by AnnieRosebud * * ONC 2023 Best Cover Award Winner *

Set Me As A Seal ✓ by outbriefcandle54

A time-traveling god. A mortal stuck in Ancient Greece. They have always been able to hear each other's thoughts, across time and space; the only problem is, they were never supposed to meet. Until they did. And it unravelled the balance of everything. ₪₪₪₪₪₪₪₪₪₪₪₪₪₪ The immortal Greek god Evgenis' only job is to travel through time, making sure humanity stays on its course. This is what he was born to do. He was meant to be machine-like, cold, and detached from humanity - ready to invoke bloodshed as needed. His ability to follow through with his duty, however, is disrupted when he forms a mysterious internal bond with a mortal. You see, the Goddess of Love had a different idea for her son's future. Seeing the cruelty of the gods around her, she formed the unborn Evgenis with a secret gift: an eternal inner bond with a mortal. She chose Tharos - named for the strength of his heart - an Ancient Greek villager living an unassuming, simple life. This connection, she prayed, would keep Evgenis' moral compass and conscience strong. He would not end up like the others. No one could anticipate, though, just how powerful and disruptive this bond would grow to be. ------------------------------------------ "Set me as a seal upon your heart... for love is as strong as death." - Song of Solomon, 6:8 ------------------------------------------

Titania of Troy by the_metanoia

Titania has the worst luck of the ancient world. First, her brother steals the Queen of Sparta and leaves her behind to deal with it, and then she's taken prisoner and forced to watch as 1000 ships sail to destroy her beloved city: Troy. The worst fact is that she's forced to stay with the unpredictable hero Achilles, who's unfortunately charming and undeniably good-looking. 1 princess. 1000 ships. Will Titania be able to save her city before it's too late? Or will the affairs of the heart get in the way?

Heptagram (Unleashed, Book 1) by Naomi_Anika

When her mother sends her to a mysterious man who may be able to help with her problem, Lyssa could never have imagined that she would end up entangled in such a mess. Not only is the person who was supposed to help her missing, but she also finds herself in the very place she had dreamed of ever since she was old enough to understand what she wanted. Too bad the prestigious Aletheia Academy is nothing like she imagined. She will soon realize that even the walls in this place have secrets. Students are going missing in the middle of the night, and the high-ups act like they saw nothing. There's an extremely annoying young man who treats her like she's the center of all the problems occurring at the Academy, and her mind popping out new memories every five minutes is no help at all. Oh, and of course, there's the challenge of actually surviving the near-death race she signed up for without even knowing it. One month has never seemed so long as Lyssa tries her best not to get killed, kidnapped, or have her mind reduced to shreds - all while keeping in mind her main goal, without anyone else finding out about it. UPDATES COULD BE A LITTLE SLOWER IN THE MONTHS OF OCTOBER/NOVEMBER AS I'M BUSY WRITING MY GRADUATION THESIS. I'LL BE BACK WITH REGULAR WEEKLY UPDATES AS SOON AS I CAN

Trojan Slave (Book 1) by AzMaz90

Most of you know the story of Troy. How Paris fell in love with Helen, the woman who set sail to a thousand ships. But what about the common people. Elpis was not originally from Troy, taken by force from her home, her life had taken on a new form. That of a slave, born free, and enforced into a life she had not chosen. Only with the coming storm would help Elpis understand how her new place in life could help her to survive. Or will it seal her fate. A fate that everyone believed the Gods had already mapped out for them. AN - This book has been edited, I would appreciate it if you could find anything that needs looking at that may have been missed. Complete book.

Echoes of Olympus by kyenna63

Aurelia never knew her past, her family, or the truth about who she was. Awakening on Olympus with fragmented memories and whispers of a prophecy, she finds herself thrust into a world of gods, power, and ancient grudges. As she navigates fragile alliances and growing bonds with those who hold divine power, Aurelia uncovers pieces of her forgotten identity-along with the devastating role she is destined to play in the war against a formidable enemy. With secrets lurking in every shadow and betrayal closer than she ever imagined, Aurelia must decide who she can trust, and what she's willing to sacrifice to protect the ones she loves. But time is running out, and the gods' enemies have plans that will shake the heavens and earth alike. In a battle where even the gods are vulnerable, one question remains: will Aurelia rise, or will her fate be her undoing? {This story and its plot, along with all fictional characters, are original creations and belong to me. While the gods and mythological figures are inspired by ancient mythology, they are reimagined for the purpose of this narrative. Any photos or visual references included are not owned by me. All rights to this story and its content are reserved.}!!

This is the price we pay to live. VOL. 1 by Ghostgirl_4790

<<You have a golden heart just like me, but this won't carry us anywhere. Gold often gets melted in case of a hostility.>> 🦂: ⋆｡°✩♬ ♪ Let me tell you a story. This may have an happy ending or not, but this isn't important. This story starts with a prince, named Cleopas, and the most important decision that changed his life. Well, let's say that an event changed his whole destiny. He saw Odysseus killing the son of Hector. And let's say that Cleopas is Trojan and Hector was his brother...

Greek Life Academy by ShippingMyStory

Patroclus is the son and only child from a wealthy man, Patroclus was average at about everything his father tried to put him in; He was never strong enough, He was never fast enough, and he was always too short and weak for everything. After getting into a figth and injuring a boy and breaking his bones the boys parents want to press charges; In a way to make it up to the family Patroclus is sent to an private all boy boarding school. While there he meet Achilles; A young boy who comes from rich well-know family and who's very popular. The two spend a lot of time together and become friends but is there a chance the will later become more.

Not of this Time by AngelNatari

Diana and Meg are two normal girls visiting Greece on Vacation. What they didn't expect is to be pulled deep into the ocean and come out the other side in a whole different time. The time of the Trojan war. Now Diana and Meg must find a way back home that is until they meet Achilles, and Patroclus. Then things become a little bit trickier. Go with them on their journey back in time. (Troy Historical Fiction) Highest Rank So Far: #48 in Historical Fiction #58 in Historical Fiction #107 in Historical Fiction #117 in Historical Fiction #136 in Historical Fiction #199 in Historical Fiction #215 in Historical Fiction #288 in Historical Fiction

You may also like

Slide 1 of 10

Achilles&Briseis: A Novel cover

The House of Atreus | ONC 2023 Shortlist cover

Set Me As A Seal ✓ cover

Titania of Troy cover

Heptagram (Unleashed, Book 1) cover

Trojan Slave (Book 1) cover

Echoes of Olympus cover

This is the price we pay to live. VOL. 1 cover

Greek Life Academy cover

Not of this Time cover

Achilles&Briseis: A Novel

Briseis of Pedasus is a princess with a dual fate. She is the daughter of an unknown goddess and a king obsessed with legacy. A legacy Briseis is unable to continue, much to her father's dismay. As the Trojan War begins, Briseis accepts a quest to kill a man in the name of a goddess who wants glory, and if Briseis succeeds, the curse upon her house will be reversed. This is a story of parents and children, love and hate, hope and dismay as characters question if it's impossible to change the fates which have been decreed for them. UPDATED TWICE MONTHLY This is the first draft of this story. I participated in the Wattpad Bootcamp Mentorship Program which pairs mentees with mentors to work on a story of the mentee's choosing. This is the story I worked on with my mentor and it contains none of the changes which will be in the final draft. I hope you enjoy reading this first version : ) and I hope readers will be interested to read the final draft once it's finished. A deeper dive into the classic love story of the Trojan War, based on the poem I wrote also called Achilles&Briseis. The poem can be found on my profile if you would like to read it. The poem contains some spoilers for story lines that will appear in the novel. I feel compelled to say this story will not be a traditional retelling of the Iliad. This story is going to be something new among the conflicts we all know well from many years of the Iliad being told. If you are looking for a story more in keeping with the original poem, this is not that story. Many things will be changed, many things will be unfamiliar, and we are going somewhere no story of the Trojan War has gone before. If you see this story anywhere besides Wattpad please make me aware. This is the only place I post stories. I don't have multiple accounts on this site, so this is the only profile this story should be posted on. Thank you, readers.