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Atalanta

From the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author; in a world of heroes, meet Greek mythology’s fiercest heroine

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Atalanta

By: Jennifer Saint
Narrated by: Beth Eyre
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Summary

 The heroic story of the only female Argonaut, told by Jennifer Saint, the bestselling author of ELEKTRA and ARIADNE.

When a daughter is born to the King of Arcadia, she brings only disappointment.

Left exposed on a mountainside, the defenceless infant Atalanta, is left to the mercy of a passing mother bear and raised alongside the cubs under the protective eye of the goddess Artemis.

Swearing that she will prove her worth alongside the famed heroes of Greece, Atalanta leaves her forest to join Jason's band of Argonauts. But can she carve out her own place in the legends in a world made for men?

'A brilliant read' Women & Home | 'A spirited retelling' Times | 'Beautiful and absorbing' Fabulous | 'A vivid reimagining of Greek mythology' Harper's Bazaar | 'Jennifer Saint has done an incredible job' Red

Praise for Jennifer Saint's books:

'A lyrical, insightful re-telling' Daily Mail

'Relevant and revelatory' Stylist

'Energetic and compelling' Times

'An illuminating read' Woman & Home

'A story that's impossible to forget' Culturefly

(P) 2023 Headline Publishing Group Ltd©2023 Jennifer Saint Ancient Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Women's Fiction Mythology Ancient Greece Greek Mythology Ancient History Greece
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Critic Reviews

A stunning retelling filled with breathtaking adventure, Atalanta brings to life a heroine who stands tall among the ancient gods and heroes of legend. (Sue Lynn Tan, Sunday Times bestselling author of DAUGHTER OF THE MOON GODDESS)
Jennifer Saint deftly draws the reader into the legends of Atalanta, swift huntress and favorite of Artemis, bringing the world of ancient Greece alive. The detail and description is lush: you can hear the rustle of the green leaves and taste the salty spray of the sea as the Argo rides forth on its quest. A story of adventure and love against all odds, this is an ancient tale limned with gold. (Luna McNamara, author of PSYCHE AND EROS)
Absolutely beautiful. This is a retelling that fully inhabits the magical realm of myth while losing none of its human heart. The way Jennifer Saint dealt with the ending was absolutely inspired - staying true to the mythology yet giving it an emotional twist that felt completely true to the heroine she had created. Atalanta is a lyrical, exciting and deeply poignant tale of one woman's remarkable life - and I cannot wait to read it again. (Elodie Harper, author of THE WOLF DEN and THE HOUSE WITH THE GOLDEN DOOR)
Through the eyes of a strong and unbending heroine, Atalanta weaves together some of the most exciting myths: the Argonauts' quest, Hypsipyle and the women of Lemnos, Hippomenes's footrace. Beautifully written and crafted with magic, this is an unforgettable retelling. (Costanza Casati, author of CLYTEMNESTRA)
Atalanta is an absolute joy of a novel. As always Saint brings Ancient Greece to life with deft story-telling and lyrical imagery, but with her third outing we are drawn into a truly empowering story - a novel of strength and resilience, love and friendship, skillfully enthused with the addictive magic of timeless myth. A beautifully written retelling. (Susan Stokes-Chapman, author of PANDORA)
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Enchanting retelling of one of my favourite Greek myths, with just the right level of embellishment. Perfectly narrated too. Very much enjoyed this!

Vivid & enchanting

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A god fictionalisation of the myths - there is more to the myths of Atlanta - I wish she had focused on the less popular ones

Well done

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Atalanta has always been a captivating figure in mythology for me and Jennifer has wonderfully woven together her stories. Beautifully narrated by Beth Eyre

Atalanta

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Impeccable narration. Witty storyline. I truly enjoyed every moment of it. Who know a woman had bested the male crew of the Argo?

Triumphant

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I had never heard of Atlanta before and was interested to hear about her story, she was a great protagonist and the interaction with other mythical legends made for a rich story

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