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As for queens, they are either hated or forgotten. She already knows which option suits her best...

Perfect for fans of Ariadne and The Song of Achilles, this is the extraordinary retelling of history's most infamous heroine.

Mother. Monarch. Murderer. Magnificent.

You are born to a king, but marry a tyrant. You stand helplessly as he sacrifices your child to placate the gods. You watch him wage war on a foreign shore and comfort yourself with violent thoughts of your own.

You play the part, fooling enemies who deny you justice. Slowly, you plot.

You are Clytemnestra.

But when the husband who owns you returns in triumph, what then?

Acceptance or vengeance - infamy follows both. So you bide your time and wait, until you might force the gods' hands and take revenge. Until you rise. For you understood something that the others don't. If power isn't given to you, you have to take it for yourself.

A blazing novel set in the world of Ancient Greece and told through the eyes of its greatest heroine, this is a thrilling tale of power and prophecies, of hatred, love, and of an unforgettable Queen who fiercely dealt out death to those who wronged her.

©2023 Costanza Casati (P)2023 Penguin Audio Ancient Fantasy Fiction Historical Fiction Magic Royalty Women's Fiction Thought-Provoking Revenge

Critic reviews

"Vivid with fury, passion and strength, this is a fabulous myth retelling." (Jennifer Saint)

"A powerhouse of a novel. Clytemnestra's rage, heartbreak and determination radiate off the page." (Elodie Harper)

"Rivals House of the Dragon in conspiracies and feminine brutality. An electrifying read." (Elizabeth Fremantle)
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Such a gem. The rich imagery and mastressful story design was compelling and suspenseful even if you know the myths. The audio narration is performed with a deep sense of understanding for the book, characters and story. Together these two talented women made ancient Sparta come alive. Highly recommended.

Stunning retelling, extraordinary performance

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Enjoyed this retelling of the Greek legend of Clytemnestra from her point of view, following her from adolescence through to her brutal marriage with Agamennon, and painting her as the tagline says "Mother, Monarch, Murderer, Magnificent"

Olivia Vinall, as narrator was good.

Recommended, if like myself, you enjoy historical / mythical retellings from a different point of view.

A good retelling of the legend of Clytemnestra

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Such a transporting story and what a beautiful version of an amazingly strong mythological queen, mother and sister! Loved it!

As good as Circe!

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Truly Inspiring story of womanhood, motherhood and leadership in ancient times. Really enjoyed this book.

Inspiring

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I loved Cerce and song of Achilles and I would say this was verging on being even better. Now going Ng to read her next book. x Babylonia x

Fabulous srory

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