is the first book in the Orestiean Trilogy written by the famous Greek tragedy writer, Aeschylus. is a story of justice and revenge. The story takes place in a city called Argos. It starts with , the king of Argos, away at the Trojan War. The city is eagerly awaiting the news of their king’s welfare and the outcome of the war. Watchmen are posted in the city, watching for the beacon that would report the capture of Troy and ’s return. Beacons are set up from Troy to Argos; when one beacon is lit, the next one will be lit, until the ....