*** THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER *** 'A deft and clever
retelling full of intrigue, rage and pathos' JENNIFER SAINT, author
of Ariadne 'An intelligent, highly crafted and necessary book'
CLAIRE NORTH, author of Ithaca 'Urgent and furious' ROSIE ANDREWS,
author of The Leviathan ___________________ In Athens, crowds flock
to witness the most shocking trial of the ancient world. The royal
family is mired in scandal. Phaedra, young bride of King Theseus,
has accused her stepson, Hippolytus of rape. He's a prince, a
talented horseman, a promising noble with his whole life ahead of
him. She's a young and neglected wife, the youngest in a long line
of Cretan women with less than savoury reputations. The men of
Athens must determine the truth. Who is guilty, and who is
innocent? But the women know truth is a slippery thing. After all,
this is the age of heroes and the age of monsters. There are two
sides to every story, and theirs has gone unheard. Until now.
___________________ 'Audacious and spirited' SARAH BURTON, author
of The Strange Adventures of H 'A timely and labyrinthian retelling
of the trial of Phaedra: breaking down the old walls and
illuminating the true monsters.' CARI THOMAS author of Threadneedle
'The Heroines subverts the most enduring myth of all. That women
are to blame.' JOANNE BURN, author of The Hemlock Cure 'A
mesmerizing read' ELIZABETH LEE, author of Cunning Women 'Fiercely
compelling' CAROLINE LEA, author of The Glass Woman 'A stunning
debut . . . vibrant characters, dark twists, a shimmering brilliant
read.' CARLY REAGON, author of The Toll House 'Beautifully told and
utterly gripping . . . The Heroines compellingly asks us to
consider how our understanding is influenced by who is telling the
story, and why.' CAILEAN STEED, author of Home
General
Imprint: |
Sphere
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
March 2024 |
First published: |
2023 |
Authors: |
Laura Shepperson
|
Dimensions: |
198 x 126mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
352 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4087-2544-3 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-4087-2544-4 |
Barcode: |
9781408725443 |
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