Claire Heywood

Pack que incluye «Hijas de Esparta» y de REGALO el opúsculo «Grandes heroínas de la mitología griega». Seis historias de mujeres luchadoras de la Antigua Grecia que, como las protagonistas de la nove

La historia de dos mujeres fascinantes de la Antigüedad: Helena de Troya y Clitemnestra. Durante milenios, los hombres han relatado la historia de Helena de Troya, la mujer que originó una guerra ent

Durante milhares de anos, estas duas mulheres foram acusadas da queda de uma poderosa civilização. É chegado o momento de ouvir a sua versão dos factos...Como princesas de Esparta, Clitemnestra e He

Dune beauté inégalée et de naissance divine, Hélène et Klytemnestre suscitent ladmiration de toute la Grèce. Les deux jeunes princesses de Sparte profitent dune existence dorée de luxe et dabondance.

Two sisters parted. Two women blamed. Two stories reclaimed.Required reading for fans of Circe . . . a remarkable, thrilling debut - Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Lions of Fifth AvenueFor millennia, two women have been blamed for the fall of a mighty civilisation - but now its time to hear their side of the story . . .As princesses of Sparta, Helen and Klytemnestra have known nothing but luxury and plenty. With their high birth and unrivalled beauty, they are the envy of all of Greece.Such privilege comes at a high price, though, and their destinies are not theirs to command. While still only girls they are separated and married off to legendary foreign kings Agamemnon and Menelaos, never to meet again. Their duty is now to give birth to the heirs society demands and be the meek, submissive queens their men expect.But when the weight of their husbands neglect, cruelty and ambition becomes too heavy to bear, they must push against the constraints of their sex to carve new lives for themselves - and in doing so make waves that will ripple throughout the next three thousand years.Perfect for readers of Circe and Ariadne, Daughters of Sparta is a vivid and illuminating retelling of the Siege of Troy that tells the story of mythologys most vilified women from their own mouths at long last.Helen of Troy and her sister Klytemnestra are reimagined in this gorgeous retelling of the classic Greek myth - not as women defined by their husbands and lovers but as battle-weary survivors of a patriarchal society who take control of their own destiny. Absolutely riveting! - Alka Joshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Henna Artist

A page-turning retelling . . . so interesting and thought-provoking JENNIFER SAINTA fresh and original take on the myth of Perseus . . . I was gripped by the human drama at the novels heart ELODIE HARPERMyth remembers Perseus as one of its greatest heroes. A slayer of monsters. A rescuer of damsels.But the women who knew him best have a different story to tell. His mother, Danae.His trophy, Medusa.His wife, Andromeda.As Perseus becomes obsessed with the promise of his own destiny, his heroic journey casts a shadow of violence and destruction across all three womens lives.It takes strength to survive a legend. Perfect for fans of Jennifer Saint, Elodie Harper and Natalie Haynes, author of Daughters of Sparta Claire Heywood returns with an imaginative reinterpretation of the myth of the great hero Perseus, bringing to life the voices of three women who are side-lined in the traditional version, and whose stories reveal a man who might not, in fact, be a hero at all.Readers LOVE The Shadow of Perseus:I absolutely adored this book, I devoured it. The book is a real page turner. This was such a compelling and wonderful read! I genuinely loved every minute of this book and cannot recommend it highly enough! A beautifully written, unique, approach to the myth of Perseus. Just gripping A masterful voice in the popular new wave of feminist reworkings of Greek mythology . . . A must-read for fans of Madeline Miller and Natalie Haynes As someone who loves Greek Mythology retelling, I absolutely loved reading this book

A page-turning retelling . . .so interesting and thought-provoking' JENNIFER SAINT'A fresh and original take on the myth of Perseus . . .I was gripped by the human drama at the novel's heart' ELODIE HARPER*****Perfect for fans of Jennifer Saint, Elodie Harper and Natalie Haynes, author of Daughters of Sparta Claire Heywood returns with an imaginative reinterpretation of the myth of the great hero Perseus, bringing to life the voices of three women who are side-lined in the traditional version, and whose stories reveal a man who might not, in fact, be a hero at all. His mother Banished from her homeland thanks to a prophecy foretelling that her unborn child will one day cause the death of her father, Danae finds herself stranded, pregnant, and alone. Forging a new life for herself and for her young son Perseus will be the hardest thing she's ever done.

Readers LOVE Claire Heywoods retellings I absolutely adored this book, I devoured it. The book is a real page turner. A masterful voice in the popular new wave of feminist reworkings of Greek mythology . . . A must-read for fans of Madeline Miller and Natalie Haynes As someone who loves Greek Mythology retelling, I absolutely loved reading this book The King of Tyre is dead, his final words anointing his clever and strong-willed daughter, Elissa, as the new queen until his young son comes of age. But betrayal and danger soon haunt Elissa, and she is forced to flee the kingdom - exiled with a band of loyal followers and a broken heart.After an arduous search for a new home, Elissa and her people settle in North Africa, and she is crowned Queen Dido: the ferocious and devoted ruler of her newly established city of Carthage. Soon a powerful trading hub, Carthage thrives under Didos governance. But when a band of Trojan survivors, led by the valiant Aeneas, washes up on a nearby shore, Queen Dido is reminded of a promise she made long ago, never to trust or to love another again.Can Dido overcome her past and open herself - and her city - up to Aeneas, or is their love doomed to burn everything to the ground?An intelligent, sympathetic retelling of the story of Dido. Heywood incorporates the myths and legends that surround this mysterious queen and presents a narrative that is both powerful and compellingLaura SheppersonA triumphant reclamation of the legend of Dido . . . Heywood brings Didos story to vivid life, moving from the wealth of Tyre to the dusty plains of Carthage. In so doing, Heywood weaves an engaging yarn that restores the ancient queen to her rightful place of dignityLuna McNamaraHeywood has once again crafted an excellent mythology reimagining. With an adept and expert hand, Dido is painted as a complex, strong heroine in a story she has long deserved. Through themes of love, loss and power, Heywood has brought the ancient world back to life in a tale that is equally as heartbreaking as it is wonderfulClaire M. Andrews

La historia de la guerra de Troya como nunca te la han contado.Durante milenios, los hombres han explicado la historia de Helena de Troya, la mujer que originó una guerra y dividió al mundo. Ahora ha llegado el momento de escuchar su propia version de la historia.Como princesas de Esparta, Helena y su hermana mayor, Clitemnestra, no han conocido mas que lujo y abundancia. Sin embargo, todo privilegio tiene un precio, a veces demasiado caro. Siendo niñas seran separadas y casadas con reyes extranjeros para no volver a verse nunca mas. Ambas deberan luchar contra las limitaciones de su sexo para forjarse una nueva vida, provocando una transformacion del mundo que durara tres mil años.La historia de la guerra de Troya como nunca te la han contado.