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Elektra

The mesmerising story of Troy from the three women at its heart, from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author

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Elektra

By: Jennifer Saint
Narrated by: Beth Eyre, Jane Collingwood, Julie Teal
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**The spellbinding new retelling of the story of Troy drawn from the perspective of the fearless women at the heart of it all.**

'The story and its characters swept me up and engulfed me, I could not put this one down' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ REAL READER REVIEW

'I was glued to it from beginning to end and could not wait to recommend to my friends afterwards.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ REAL READER REVIEW

'Jennifer Saint has breathed new life into this myth and put her own stamp on it' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ REAL READER REVIEW

'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

The House of Atreus is cursed. A bloodline tainted by a generational cycle of violence and vengeance. This is the story of three women, their fates inextricably tied to this curse, and the fickle nature of men and gods.

Clytemnestra
The sister of Helen, wife of Agamemnon - her hopes of averting the curse are dashed when her sister is taken to Troy by the feckless Paris. Her husband raises a great army against them and determines to win, whatever the cost.

Cassandra
Princess of Troy, and cursed by Apollo to see the future but never to be believed when she speaks of it. She is powerless in her knowledge that the city will fall.

Elektra
The youngest daughter of Clytemnestra and Agamemnon, Elektra is horrified by the bloodletting of her kin. But can she escape the curse, or is her own destiny also bound by violence?

Praise for Jennifer Saint and ARIADNE:

'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©2022 Jennifer Saint Ancient Fantasy Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Women's Fiction Marriage Destiny Magic
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Critic Reviews

This book is profoundly moving, full of beautiful touches which made the story feel fresh without losing any of the magic of its classical setting. I absolutely loved it.
Elektra tells the stories of three women as each battles to forge her own destiny. Jennifer Saint explores how suffering is passed down generations in this compelling novel, told in rich and evocative prose. A truly immersive read.
Completely spellbinding. The story sweeps over you like a shimmering dream. Beautifully written, cinematic in its scope and highly compelling; I flew through its pages and missed it immensely when it was over.
Elektra makes the world of Mycenaean Greece feel alive again. In Jennifer Saint's prose you can hear the songs of the poets, feel the floors beneath your feet, smell the wood burning in the fire and experience the story of these three very different women as if you are there. A compelling retelling of ancient legacies, betrayal and the whims of the gods.
The thing that is most gorgeous about this book is the writing.
All stars
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Fun historical fiction with a twist. Strong female characters with questionable morality. Would recommend if you like Greek history.

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What an amazing introduction to audiobooks. Loved the story and enjoyed the narration. I’m looking forward to listening to the other stories by Jennifer Saint

Captivating Story

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I think that it was well worth listening to, but it's no Madeleine Miller! I didn't really LIKE any of the main characters, that said I felt so much compassion for the younger daughter of menalayus and Clyptonestra (sorry for any spelling mistakes) But she died very early on... her mother was rightfully stricken... then I tried to see the side of Elektra being starved of her father but really what a dreadful man and I could only side with the mother and the perpetuation of the curse of Atreus was just so annoying! worth listening but not going to fall in love with it when we are awash with such wonderful retellings!

The reader was very good. the story Lost me a little...

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Loving the original stories I was so pleased that this retelling did the women of those fables so much credit

Excellent retelling

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an intense and gripping retelling of this story from the 3 girls perspectives I flew through this book. love it

4stars

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