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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewStrong and immersive. Well-worth plucking from the pile of chiton-lit * The Times *
Vivid with fury, passion and strength, this is a
fabulous myth retelling. A
powerful, thought-provoking portrayal of a
fascinating and complicated woman framed in
beautiful prose. I loved it -- JENNIFER SAINT, bestselling author of ARIADNE and ELEKTRA
Wow! What a
powerhouse of a novel.
Savage,
passionate and
absolutely spellbinding. The
recreation of Sparta is astonishing - you feel you are with Clytemnestra, completely
immersed in the brutal world she inhabits with her siblings, whose
complex relationships are
drawn with skill and
tenderness.
Clytemnestra's rage,
heartbreak and
determination radiate off the page.
I was utterly gripped -- Elodie Harper, bestselling author of THE WOLF DEN & THE HOUSE WITH THE GOLDEN DOOR
A blaze of a novel, fiery and furious - and alight with murderous revenge. Like
Madeline Miller and
Jennifer Saint, Casati offers the
female perspective on the old, patriarchal tropes of the Greek myths * Daily Mail *
Rivals House of the Dragon in
conspiracies and feminine brutality. Here is a complex and courageous woman, all flesh and blood,
simmering with passion. Facing the grimmest of betrayals, Clytemnestra's ruthless desire for revenge powers a thrilling plot. This is
an electrifying read that shocks and fascinates in equal measure -- LIZ FREMANTLE, the critically acclaimed author of QUEEN'S GAMBIT
A
heroine of
fierce spirit caught in a
world ruled by men, finding a way through with
a sharp, unquenchable courage. With
the fire and spark of Madeline Miller and the
depths of Mary Renault,
Clytemnestra will keep you reading well into the small hours,
and your dreams will be of worlds where women reach for the gods -- MANDA SCOTT
A passionate picture of a fiercely patriarchal society and her heroine's refusal to be bound by its
rules
* Sunday Times *
Clytemnestra, whose name has come to
epitomise female wickedness, has found a worthy advocate in Costanza Casati and this
fascinating Greek myth retelling . . .
Casati brings the blood-soaked world of Greek mythology fully alive in this powerful novel * Woman & Home *
Costanza Casati renders a
singularly vibrant Ancient Greece,
absolutely alive with emotion and suspense. Casati
reveals a Clytemnestra we've never met before:
fiercely intelligent,
passionate, and
loving -
and willing to do anything to avenge the ones she loves -- Naomi Krupitsky, New York Times bestselling author of THE FAMILY
A swift-paced telling of the story of Clytemnestra, the fierce but loving princess of often-brutal Sparta . . .
The easy-to-follow storytelling and well-rounded characters in the novel really draw in the reader * i *
Ablaze with moments of deep tenderness and visceral ferocity, Casati's
Clytemnestra gives the phrase 'fight like a girl' its rightfully heroic and empowering meaning! Beautifully told in a style that
pays nimble homage to classic Greek mythology,
Clytemnestra is a
rich and
compelling read
, and even more so
for every woman who has ever had to fight to reclaim her power. A must-read! -- Buki Papillon, author of AN ORDINARY WONDER
Bold and
elegant, this novel
deconstructs Clytemnestra's infamy and then, with
tremendous empathy and wisdom, reconstructs her into an enthrallingly complex figure filled with passion and spirit. This
fiery tale of revenge and desire really is
the stuff of legend -- Sarah Priscus, author of the critically-acclaimed GROUPIES
Powerful and
sympathetic,
Clytemnestra shines a light on Helen of Troy's overshadowed sister. Crafted with page-turning suspense, Casati spins a mesmerizing story of
an ambitious warrior queen who must use all her skill to protect herself and those she loves from
men who view women not as equals, but as
pawns to be sacrificed upon the altars of lust, greed, and fame.
An ancient and intriguing tale made fresh for today's 21st century battles -- Liz Michalski, author of DARLING GIRL: A NOVEL OF PETER PAN
A thrilling reimagining of an infamous Greek figure * RED *
A thrilling tale of power and prophecies, and the fierce Queen who fought back at those who wronged her * COSMOPOLITAN, 'The best books to look forward to in 2023' *
If magical mythological books call your name, Clytemnestra is the one for you * Glamour UK *
Swift-paced, straightforward storytelling, richly imagined characters. Timeless * Scotsman *
Savage,
passionate and
absolutely spellbinding. Clytemnestra's rage, her heartbreak and her determination
radiate off the page -- ELODIE HARPER, bestselling author of THE WOLF DEN and THE HOUSE WITH THE GOLDEN DOOR
