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Clytemnestra

By: Costanza Casati
Narrated by: Olivia Vinall
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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 Fairy Tales Fantasy Fiction Historical Fiction Royalty Magic 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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Would recommend to people who like Greek and other myths and legends, and it is nice to see it from a viewpoint of a woman who endured so much

I really liked the voice actress and the story was interesting

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Brilliant, the best retelling I’ve read of the Queen of Mycenae so far, in captures her strength, intelligence, hidden vulnerability and desire for revenge. I look forward to read more of Costanza Casatis works.

5/5

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What an absolutely stellar book. From writing to narration, I loved every bit. It's full of beautiful tasteful descriptions, of complex human nature explorations. I loved the way Clytemnestra was portrayed and her change from a young woman to a strong, stoic and life-beaten queen. This book is cruel and yet so beautiful. The little concerns I had were absolutely swept away by everything else. Highly recommended, especially if you enjoy books by Madeline Miller.

One of the best books I've read!

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