Clytemnestra
A Novel
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"Fans of Circe and Elektra should pick up this powerful Greek myth retelling." —Cosmopolitan
For fans of Madeline Miller, a stunning debut following Clytemnestra, the most notorious villainess of the ancient world and the events that forged her into the legendary queen.
As for queens, they are either hated or forgotten. She already knows which option suits her best…
You were born to a king, but you marry a tyrant. You stand by helplessly as he sacrifices your child to placate the gods. You watch him wage war on a foreign shore, and you comfort yourself with violent thoughts of your own. Because this was not the first offence against you. This was not the life you ever deserved. And this will not be your undoing. Slowly, you plot.
But when your husband returns in triumph, you become a woman with a choice.
Acceptance or vengeance, infamy follows both. So, you bide your time and force the gods’ hands in the game of retribution. For you understood something long ago that the others never did.
If power isn’t given to you, you have to take it for yourself.
A blazing novel set in the world of Ancient Greece, 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.
"Crackles with vivid fury, passion, and strength." —Jennifer Saint, bestselling author of Elektra and Ariadne
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Love it
I really enjoy this book. I couldn’t put it down. It does have explicit scenes and certain events that causes harm to women. I enjoy the story telling. The way it was written and I never heard of this queen. And it made me happy, sad for everything she went through. I really enjoy this book.
Absolutely LOVED this book
Absolutely LOVED this book! One of my new favs. I recommend reading alongside Song of Achilles my Madeline Miller.
Brutally wonderful
Such complex characters and winding stories. I’m glad I took the chance and added this book to my collection. It was such a great read. Highly highly recommend!!