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Clytemnestra

By: Costanza Casati
Narrated by: Olivia Vinall
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Brought to you by Penguin.

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 Fantasy Fiction Historical Fiction Magic Royalty 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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Beautifully written and narrated. Kept me intrigued from the start to the finish. Strong characters and plot.

Fantastic story

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The audio of this book is excellent . Loved the voice of the reader she added life to the book

Loved it

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I loved this so much. I listen while walking so walked much more than usual so I could return to the story. It was exciting and sad and made me so angry, but also a beautiful testament to what a woman can endure and how she can triumph.

gripping

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Very well written and fantastically narrated, this novel presents Clytemnestra as much more complex and multidimensional woman than the original myths and retellings.

Brilliant retelling of a mythological character

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Such a tragic story from the point of view of the forgotten queen of the Trojan war.

Couldn’t put it down, it captivated me, & in some parts tore my heart apart.

Tragic tale told beautifully

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highly recommend. loved everything about this book, and while I already knew the story of Clytemnestra it was great to listen to it being told in such detail and passion.

great book

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I loved this portrayal of Clytemnestra. I often have trouble engaging with audiobooks the same way as I do with reading, but this is the best narrated audiobook I’ve ever heard. Highly recommend.

Excellent

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Was looking forward to this book, having loved Circe, Ariadne, and the Silence of the Girls, but felt as if this story went nowhere, the conversations became extremely repetitive and good god what an unlikeable character Clytemnestra is.

A little disappointing

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