George Rainford

George grew up in the Cornish countryside where he was raised on Greek myths and his father’s eclectic music taste of Clannad and Walter Trout. During his years working with children, George learnt there is a story out there for every young person. He also learnt he is too tall for primary school chairs. He loves surfing, getting lost on mountains (twice so far) and spontaneous karaoke. George is a graduate of the MA in Writing for Young People at Bath Spa University and lives with his wife in Falmouth.

The Asp

Seventeen-year-old Destria lives by one golden rule: keep Helen of Sparta alive. Destria is trained as an efficient warrior but is disenchanted with brutal Sparta. For seventeen-year-old Paris, Prince of Troy, a visit to Sparta means distance from his cruel father and a chance at love. Paris and Helen begin a forbidden relationship in secret, while Destria investigates a series of bloody murders that point to a mysterious organisation known as the Asp—their ultimate target: Helen. But things are not as they seem… Destria, Paris and Helen are pulled into a journey of love, secrets and betrayal that will have consequences for the rest of Hellas. YA myths and legends.

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