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US Books City of Ruin A1066459159
The sequel to the #BookTok hit The Witch Collector The night the Prince of the East razed her village, Raina Bloodgood's life changed forever. Forced into someone else’s war-and into the arms of the Witch Collector, Alexus Thibault—Raina discovered that everything she believed was wrong, and that she was capable of far more than anyone imagined. Now, the Prince of the East has taken the Frost King as a pawn in his war against the Summerlands, causing Alexus’s life to hang in the balance. To thwart the prince’s endgame and prevent the Tiressian empire from returning to an age of gods, Raina, Alexus, and a band of Northlanders race against the sands of time to reach a mystical desert land where merciless assassins lurk around every corner. In the midst of tragedy, Raina and Alexus fight to stay together and alive, all while a nefarious presence follows them straight to the jeweled gates of the Summerland queen’s citadel—the City of Ruin. With much to fear, it’s the terror of a past she shouldn't remember that Raina cannot cast from her dreams. A past that's determined to find her. One way or another. City of Ruin is book two in a thrilling romantic fantasy series, perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Naomi Novik, and Jennifer L. Armentrout.
"An absolute gem!" - Jennifer Saint, Sunday Times bestselling author - From perilous sea voyages and man-eating monsters to powerful witches and vengeful gods, experience the ultimate adventure in this modern retelling of Homer's Odyssey. Take a journey across the sea and follow the heroic, catastrophic, and sometimes downright gruesome tales of the Greek king Odysseus as he travels home after the Trojan War. Written by self-proclaimed Greek myth nerd and host of the Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! podcast, Liv Albert, this gripping middle-grade adventure brings the legend of Odysseus to life. It is a story of trickery, lies, and perseverance, where you can watch as Odysseus is tested to the limits by the Cyclops, sirens, and lots of meddling, angry gods. Dive into a world of myth and monsters to discover: A complex hero: This fresh perspective portrays Odysseus as he really was: a complex man who did many great things... and just as many bad. Packed with facts: Littered with historical facts, maps, and character profiles, Liv brings all of her knowledge to make Greek myths for kids accessible and fun. Striking illustrations: Bold artwork perfectly complements the action-packed narrative, making this thrilling journey the definitive version of The Odyssey for kids. An essential introduction to ancient Greece for any young reader's library, this epic tale is an exciting gift for fans of ancient history and legends.
BÄNG Management & Verlag Iliad & Odyssey: The Great Homer Box Set A1078555218
"The best stories ever written" - those are W.H.D. Rouse's own words. He is the man who translated Homer's "Iliad" and "Odyssey" into plain English. It is a literal translation, but prose, and therefore so much easier to understand! The "Iliad" depicts the terrible and long-drawn out siege of Troy, the quarrel of Achilles and Agamemnon, the interactions between Olympian Gods and humans, remains among one of the classic campaigns and the heroism and treachery of the combatants have been unmatched in song and story. The "Odyssey" is the first and quite possibly the greatest adventure story of all time. After the long hardships of the Trojan War, Odysseus is on his way home. But since the Gods in Olympos are still mad at Odysseus, they put lots of obstacles in his way: The nymph Calypso, Circe, Cyclops, the deadly Scylla and Charybdis - only the ever-cunning Odysseus is able to survive all these deadly traps. Finally, he makes it home, all by himself, at last. However, the story doesn't end there. In his house, there is a host of wooers who want to marry his faithful wife Penelopeia; they eat all his food, they drink his best wine, and they conspire to kill his son Telemachus. There is only one thing left to be done for Odysseus: Deadly revenge... Iliad & Odyssey: Fascinating tales, and truly two of the greatest stories of all time!
"An absolute gem!" - Jennifer Saint, Sunday Times bestselling author - From perilous sea voyages and man-eating monsters to powerful witches and vengeful gods, experience the ultimate adventure in this modern retelling of Homer's Odyssey. Take a journey across the sea and follow the heroic, catastrophic, and sometimes downright gruesome tales of the Greek king Odysseus as he travels home after the Trojan War. Written by self-proclaimed Greek myth nerd and host of the Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! podcast, Liv Albert, this gripping middle-grade adventure brings the legend of Odysseus to life. It is a story of trickery, lies, and perseverance, where you can watch as Odysseus is tested to the limits by the Cyclops, sirens, and lots of meddling, angry gods. Dive into a world of myth and monsters to discover: A complex hero: This fresh perspective portrays Odysseus as he really was: a complex man who did many great things... and just as many bad. Packed with facts: Littered with historical facts, maps, and character profiles, Liv brings all of her knowledge to make Greek myths for kids accessible and fun. Striking illustrations: Bold artwork perfectly complements the action-packed narrative, making this thrilling journey the definitive version of The Odyssey for kids. An essential introduction to ancient Greece for any young reader's library, this epic tale is an exciting gift for fans of ancient history and legends.
'Atmospheric, engrossing, beautiful and sad, one of those books you find yourself wanting to be back inside when you've had to put it down' NATALIE HAYNES, author of A Thousand Ships and Stone Blind 'A vivid and imaginatively wrought divine world that is monstrous, magical and beautiful' JENNIFER SAINT, bestselling author of Hera and Ariadne 'Wholly original, incandescent... This poem is pure magic' ELODIE HARPER, bestselling author of The Wolf Den trilogy 'A powerful reflection on magic, power, family and the consequences of war. I absolutely loved it' COSTANZA CASATI, bestselling author of Clytemnestra A propulsive, electrifying and enraging retelling in verse of the life of Greek goddess Hekate, child of war turned all-powerful goddess of witchcraft and necromancy, by internationally bestselling poet Nikita Gill. Born into a world on fire, Godling Hekate has never known safety. After her parents find themselves on the losing side of the war between the ruling Titans and the new Olympian Gods, Hekate is taken by her mother Asteria to the Underworld, where Styx and Hades agree to raise her. Meanwhile, Asteria is pursued across the world by Zeus and Poseidon and, to escape their clutches, transforms herself into an island in a stormy sea. Orphaned and alone, Hekate grows up amongst the horrors and beauties of the Underworld, desperate to find her divine purpose and a sense of belonging in the land of the dead. When she finally uncovers her powers and ascends to Goddess status, she realises that even the most powerful Olympians are terrified of her. But when immortal war breaks out again, threatening to destroy everything from Mount Olympus to the Underworld itself, the Goddess of witchcraft and necromancy is the only one who can bring the deadly conflict to an end...
Inner Traditions/Bear & Company The Complete Life of Krishna A1018793956
The first book to cover Krishna’s entire life, from his childhood pranks to his final powerful acts in the Mahabharata war Draws from the Bhagavad Purana, the Bhagavad Gita, the Mahabharata, and India’s sacred oral tradition Shows how the stories of Krishna’s life are expressed with such simplicity and humor that they enable anyone--man, woman, or child--to see the wisdom of his teachings Provides a valuable meditative tool that allows the lessons of these stories to illuminate from within Krishna, one of the most beloved characters of the Hindu pantheon, has been portrayed in many lights: a god-child, a prankster, a model lover, a divine hero, an exemplary ruler, and the Supreme Being. In The Complete Life of Krishna, Vanamali, a leading Krishna expert from a long line of prominent Krishna devotees, provides the first book in English or Sanskrit to cover the complete range of the avatar’s life. Drawing from the Bhagavad Purana, the Bhagavad Gita, the Mahabharata, and India’s sacred oral tradition, Vanamali shares stories from Krishna’s birth in a dungeon and early days as a merry trickster in Vrindavana, through his time as divine ruler at Dwaraka, to his final powerful acts as the hero Arjuna’s charioteer and guru in the Kurukshetra war. She explains how Krishna became a mahayogi, the greatest of all yogis, and attained complete mastery over himself and nature. By integrating the hero-child with the mahayogi, the playful lover with the divine ruler, Vanamali shows how the stories of Krishna’s life are expressed with such simplicity and humor that they enable anyone--man, woman, or child--to see the wisdom of his teachings. This complete biography of the man who was also a god provides a valuable meditative tool allowing Krishna’s lessons to illuminate from within.
Ywam Publishing D.L. Moody: Bringing Souls to Christ (Audiobook) A1035673712
D.L. stood his ground against the angry father. I broke the jug and poured out the whiskey for the good of yourself and your family, he said. If I am to be thrashed, let me pray for you all before you do that. Seventeen-year-old Dwight Lyman Moody changed his name, moved to Boston, and began pursuing dreams of becoming a wealthy businessman. But God had other plans for him. Instead of business, evangelism would be his life's work. D.L. devoted his life to proclaiming the gospel, serving the poor, and mentoring fellow ministers. A leader of great vision, D.L. Moody served his fellow man through Civil War outreach, his Sunday school and church, and revival campaigns in America and abroad. His passion for bringing souls to Christ continues to be felt today in Christian education and ministry everywhere. (1837-1899)
Penguin Random House God/'s Wisdom for Navigating Life: A Year of Daily Devotions in the Book of Proverbs, Sachbücher von Kathy Keller, Timothy Keller 9780735222090
Gottes Weisheit für das Leben Von Pastor und New York Times-Bestsellerautor Timothy Keller kommt ein wunderschön gestaltetes, einjähriges tägliches Andachtsbuch, das auf dem Buch der Sprüche basiert. Die Sprüche sind Gottes Buch der Weisheit, das uns das Wesen und Ziel eines christlichen Lebens lehrt. In diesem 365-tägigen Andachtsbuch bietet Timothy Keller den Lesern jeden Tag des Jahres eine frische, inspirierende Lektion, die auf verschiedenen Passagen aus dem Buch der Sprüche basiert. Mit seinem charakteristischen Wissen entschlüsselt Keller die Weisheit in der Poesie der Sprüche und führt uns zu einem neuen Verständnis dessen, was es bedeutet, ein moralisches Leben zu führen. Gottes Weisheit für das Leben ist ein Buch, auf das die Leser jeden Tag, Jahr für Jahr, zurückgreifen können, um eine tiefere, erfüllendere Beziehung zu Gott zu pflegen. Dies ist ein perfekter Begleiter zu Kellers Andachtsbuch über die Psalmen, Die Lieder Jesu. Über den Autor Timothy Keller wurde in Pennsylvania geboren und aufgezogen und erhielt seine Ausbildung an der Bucknell University, am Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary und am Westminster Theological Seminary. Er war zunächst Pastor in Hopewell, Virginia. 1989 gründete er mit seiner Frau Kathy und ihren drei Söhnen die Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City. Heute hat Redeemer mehr als fünftausend regelmässige Sonntagsbesucher und hat über 250 neue Kirchen auf der ganzen Welt gegründet. Auch der Autor von Every Good Endeavor, The Meaning of Marriage, Generous Justice, Counterfeit Gods, The Prodigal God, Jesus the King und The Reason for God lebt Timothy Keller mit seiner Familie in New York City.
Titan Books Conan: Spawn of the Serpent God A1073757568
A new chapter of the Titan comics & Heroic Signatures massive narrative event: Scourge of the Serpent. A thrilling story about Conan the Barbarian facing violent abominations written by a Bram Stoker Award Winning Author. "What do you know of the Cult of Set?" In Zamora, the city of thieves, Conan meets Valja, a thrill-seeking thief. She entices him to join her on a heist, where they steal a golden statuette of Ishtar, said to contain the goddess herself. After killing a dozen guards and failing to escape, the pair are saved by priestesses of Mitra. But >The priestesses have need of their skills. They have waged war against Set, god of chaos and serpents, who demands constant sacrifice from his subjects and massacred thousands of his followers. Yet they are no match for Uzzeran, a powerful sorcerer, who has been performing unspeakable experiments on humans in the name of Set. To defeat Uzzeran, they will need a legendary warrior on their side. They need Conan the Barbarian.
Random House N.Y. DC vs. Vampires: World War V Vol. 2 A1074868580
The epic sequel to DC Vs. Vampires barrels towards its earth-shattering conclusion! Matthew Rosenberg and Otto Schmidt have teamed up to conclude their story about the DC Vs. Vampires universe in its new Ice Age as the human resistance gathers their strength against vampire queen Barbara Gordon…and even greater threats that loom just out of sight! The world is frozen over, infested with vampires, and now in the crosshairs of even greater threats! The inevitable Darkseid has tightened his grip on the already ravaged planet, forcing a tenuous alliance to form between the humans and the vampires, lest they both find themselves snuffed out by the power of a terrifying New God. But is even the threat of extinction enough to keep these two sides from tearing each other apart? Collects the epic conclusion of DC Vs. Vampires: World War V with issues #7-12.
Silberfisch War of Lost Hearts 1: Daughter of No Worlds A1075526533
Eine ehemalige Sklavin, die für Gerechtigkeit kämpft. Ein Krieger, der den Glauben daran längst verloren hat. Und eine dunkle Magie, die ihre Schicksale untrennbar miteinander verknüpft. Tisaanah hat das Unmögliche geschafft: Nach Jahren der Unterdrückung hat die Sklavin ihre Freiheit mit Gold erkauft – nur um in einem Blutbad aus ihrer Zwangsheimat Threll fliehen zu müssen. Ihre einzige Hoffnung liegt im Mitternachts-Orden, einer mächtigen Organisation von Magieanwendern. Dort will sie ihre magischen Fähigkeiten schulen, um eines Tages zurückzukehren und die verbliebenen Sklaven zu befreien. Die Aufgabe, sie auszubilden, fällt Max zu. Er ist ein ehemaliger Soldat mit einer dunklen Vergangenheit und einer Abneigung gegen den Orden – und gegen sie. Anfangs können die beiden einander kaum ertragen, doch je mehr sie von den Wunden des anderen erfahren, desto stärker werden die Bande, die sie verbinden. Gemeinsam müssen sie sich gegen Intrigen und Vorurteile behaupten, während die Schatten eines Krieges immer näher rücken. Doch der Orden hat eigene Pläne – und Tisaanah könnte der Schlüssel sein. Sie findet sich in einem Netz aus Verrat, Machtspielen und Geheimnissen wieder, und ihr wird klar: Der Kampf um ihre Freiheit ist erst der Anfang. War of Lost Hearts Daughter of No Worlds ist der Auftakt einer mitreißenden New-Adult-Romantasy-Trilogie voller düsterer Magie, emotionaler Tiefe und verbotener Gefühle. Ein episches Abenteuer mit faszinierenden Charakteren, erbarmungslosen Intrigen und einem unvergleichlichen Sog – perfekt für Fans von Sarah J. Maas und Raven Kennedy. //Alle Hörbücher der »War of Lost Hearts«-Serie: -- Band 1: Daughter of No Worlds -- Band 2: Children of Fallen Gods -- Band 3: Mother of Death and Dawn//
Constable & Robinson The Wolves of War A1076827105
THE WOLVES OF WAR ARE BARING THEIR FANGS The Clans once lived freely, honouring their gods and traditions. Then the northern invaders unleashed a tide of blood and fire. Now the Clans are a conquered people. Ivan cares not for wars or kings. His only concern is the safety of his family, especially his daughter Halia, whom he would protect with his life. Halia has been trapped in her own body since birth, yet at night she has dreams of running with wolves and speaking with fae creatures of the forest. Many believe her cursed, but Halia's awakening powers may be the only way she and her family can survive the coming storm. For the wolves of war are stalking the horizon. Two princes have become mortal enemies, and an iron-toothed witch haunts the shadows. As mighty nations clash, Halia must master her strange magic to protect those she loves. To do so, she must accept a terrifying truth. Sometimes, the only way through the darkness is to embrace it. International bestseller John Gwynne delivers a blockbuster epic fantasy inspired by Slavic mythology and packed with ancient magic, heroic sacrifice and thrilling adventure. Praise for John Gwynne: 'Visceral, heart-breaking and unputdownable' Jay Kristoff 'Masterfully crafted, brutally compelling' Anthony Ryan 'A satisfying and riveting read' Robin Hobb
Frölich und Kaufmann Daughter of No Worlds (War of Lost Hearts 1): Düstere Romantasy in epischem High-Fantasy-Setting - Luxusausgabe mit Wendeumschlag und Lesebändchen. 15042123
Eine ehemalige Sklavin, die für Gerechtigkeit kämpft. Ein Krieger, der den Glauben daran längst verloren hat. Und eine dunkle Magie, die ihre Schicksale untrennbar miteinander verknüpft. Tisaanah hat das Unmögliche geschafft: Nach Jahren der Unterdrückung hat die Sklavin ihre Freiheit mit Gold erkauft - nur um nach einem Blutbad aus ihrer Zwangsheimat Threll fliehen zu müssen. Ihre einzige Hoffnung liegt im Mitternachts-Orden, einer mächtigen Organisation von Magieanwendern. Dort will sie ihre magischen Fähigkeiten schulen, um eines Tages zurückzukehren und die verbliebenen Sklaven zu befreien. Die Aufgabe, sie auszubilden, fällt Max zu. Er ist ein ehemaliger Soldat mit einer dunklen Vergangenheit und einer Abneigung gegen den Orden - und gegen sie. Anfangs können die beiden einander kaum ertragen, doch je mehr sie von den Wunden des anderen erfahren, desto stärker werden die Bande, die sie verbinden. Gemeinsam müssen sie sich gegen Intrigen und Vorurteilen behaupten, während die Schatten eines Krieges immer näher rücken. Doch der Orden hat eigene Pläne - und Tisaanah könnte der Schlüssel sein. Sie findet sich in einem Netz aus Verrat, Machtspielen und Geheimnissen wieder, und ihr wird klar: Der Kampf um ihre Freiheit war erst der Anfang. War of Lost Hearts Daughter of No Worlds ist der Auftakt einer mitreißenden New-Adult-Romantasy-Trilogie voller düsterer Magie, emotionaler Tiefe und verbotener Gefühle. Ein episches Abenteuer mit faszinierenden Charakteren, erbarmungslosen Intrigen und einem unvergleichlichen Sog - perfekt für Fans von Sarah J. Maas und Raven Kennedy. Band 1 der neuen Reihe von Erfolgsautorin Carissa Broadbent erscheint als edles Hardcover mit hochwertiger Goldprägung und Lesebändchen - außerdem mit Farbschnitt und Wendeumschlag mit alternativem Cover und ablösbarem Duftsticker exklusiv in der ersten Auflage. Alle Romane der »War of Lost Hearts«: -- Band 1: Daughter of No Worlds -- Band 2: Children of Fallen Gods - erscheint im Frühjahr 2026 -- Band 3: Mother of Death and Dawn - erscheint im Herbst 2026
Carlsen Mother of Death and Dawn (War of Lost Hearts 3) A1076830891
Sie kämpft für ihre Liebe. Er gegen die Schatten seiner Vergangenheit. Doch manche Opfer fordern einen höheren Preis als den Tod. Nach einer verheerenden Niederlage wurden Tisaanah und Maxatarius auseinandergerissen. Tisaanah setzt alles daran, Max aus seiner Gefangenschaft zu befreien - doch während sie für die Freiheit ihres Volkes kämpft, wird der Krieg immer gnadenloser. Hinter den Mauern von Ilyzath ist Max nur noch ein Schatten seiner selbst. Seine Erinnerungen sind verloren, seine Zukunft liegt in den Händen einer neuen, skrupellosen Königin. Währenddessen wird Aefe in die Feenlande zurückgezerrt - von einem König, der Zivilisationen in ihrem Namen vernichten will. Doch je mehr ihre Vergangenheit sie einholt, desto fremder wird sie sich selbst. Tisaanah, Max und Aefe stehen im Zentrum eines erbarmungslosen Krieges zwischen Menschen und Feen. Ihre Magie könnte den Krieg entscheiden - oder ihn beenden. Doch große Macht fordert große Opfer. Tisaanah muss sich zwischen Liebe und Pflicht entscheiden. Max kann seine Zukunft nur formen, wenn er sich seiner Vergangenheit stellt. Und Aefe muss wählen, ob sie zu der wird, die sie einst war - oder zu der, die sie sein könnte. Die Entscheidungen, die sie treffen, werden die Welt entweder neu formen … oder sie zerstören. War of Lost Hearts – Mother of Death and Dawn ist das packende Finale der mitreißenden New-Adult-Romantasy-Trilogie voller düsterer Magie, emotionaler Tiefe und verbotener Gefühle. Ein episches Abenteuer mit faszinierenden Charakteren, erbarmungslosen Intrigen und einem unvergleichlichen Sog - perfekt für Fans von Sarah J. Maas und Raven Kennedy. Band 3 der neuen Reihe von Erfolgsautorin Carissa Broadbent erscheint als edles Hardcover mit hochwertiger Goldprägung und Lesebändchen. Alle Romane der »War of Lost Hearts«-Serie: -- Band 1: Daughter of No Worlds -- Band 2: Children of Fallen Gods -- Band 3: Mother of Death and Dawn
From Alex Aster, the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of the Lightlark series, comes her first adult romantasy. Enter the world of Starside, where swords wield magic and power is not inherited... but claimed. Hundreds of years ago, a brutal war split a land in two. Starside is the realm of magic and immortals -the descendants of the gods, living in a power-rich paradise. Stormside is where mortals fight for scraps of that magic. Every fifty years, the gates between them open, and fifty challengers are allowed to journey across Starside on a deadly quest to access a pool of magic that can heal, grant wealth, or extend life. Everyone has their reasons for entering, but Aris has only one: vengeance. As a child, a goddess set fire to her village, killing her family. Aris isn't after the gods' magic - she's going to kill them. First, she must survive the Culling, the king's deadly competition to choose his fifty challengers. An orphaned blacksmith's apprentice, Aris doesn't have the superior weapons of the heirs from the Great Houses. But the greatest swords - ones that contain power - are not inherited or bought, they are claimed, by both sides. And when Aris claims a great sword, it makes her not just a real competitor - but a target. Getting past the gates is only the beginning. Starside is deadlier than it seems. If the ancient creatures, magic-wielding beasts, and bloodthirsty immortals weren't dangerous enough, a new peril has even immortals fearing what rises from the ground at night. With a blade most would kill to claim, Aris can't trust anyone. Especially not Harlan Raker, the merciless and mysterious king's guard who betrayed her years ago - and who may now be the key to her survival. But Aris is hiding a secret tied to her family's death. And when it's revealed, not even the gods will be able to stop what's coming.
The Odyssey of Homer recounts the arduous nostos, or homecoming, of Odysseus after the Trojan War, weaving maritime adventure, divine intrigue, household crisis, and moral testing into one of antiquity's foundational epics. Composed in elevated dactylic hexameter and shaped by oral-formulaic tradition, the poem balances heroic grandeur with psychological subtlety. Its episodes of monsters, enchantresses, recognition, and revenge situate it within archaic Greek epic while expanding the genre toward questions of identity, memory, hospitality, and legitimate rule. Homer, the traditional name attached to the great early Greek epics, remains a figure partly historical and partly legendary. Whether a single poet or the emblem of a long oral tradition, Homer stands at the threshold between song culture and literary monument. The Odyssey reflects a world of seafaring exchange, aristocratic honor, fragile households, and gods intimately involved in human destiny. This book is indispensable for readers interested in epic poetry, classical civilization, and the enduring patterns of storytelling. It rewards both first-time readers and seasoned scholars, offering a profound meditation on endurance, intelligence, loyalty, and the difficult return to one's proper place in the world.
Titan Books Conan: Spawn of the Serpent God A1073757568
A new chapter of the Titan comics & Heroic Signatures massive narrative event: Scourge of the Serpent. A thrilling story about Conan the Barbarian facing violent abominations written by a Bram Stoker Award Winning Author. "What do you know of the Cult of Set?" In Zamora, the city of thieves, Conan meets Valja, a thrill-seeking thief. She entices him to join her on a heist, where they steal a golden statuette of Ishtar, said to contain the goddess herself. After killing a dozen guards and failing to escape, the pair are saved by priestesses of Mitra. But >The priestesses have need of their skills. They have waged war against Set, god of chaos and serpents, who demands constant sacrifice from his subjects and massacred thousands of his followers. Yet they are no match for Uzzeran, a powerful sorcerer, who has been performing unspeakable experiments on humans in the name of Set. To defeat Uzzeran, they will need a legendary warrior on their side. They need Conan the Barbarian.
The exhilarating follow-up to Pat Barker's The Women of Troy and The Silence of the Girls After ten blood-filled years, the war is over. Troy lies in smoking ruins as the victorious Greeks fill their ships with the spoils of battle. Alongside the treasures looted are the many Trojan women captured by the Greeks – among them the legendary prophetess Cassandra, and her watchful maid, Ritsa. Enslaved as concubine – war-wife – to King Agamemnon, Cassandra is plagued by visions of his death – and her own – while Ritsa is forced to bear witness to both Cassandra’s frenzies and the horrors to come. Meanwhile, awaiting the fleet’s return is Queen Clytemnestra, vengeful wife of Agamemnon. Heart-shattered by her husband’s choice to sacrifice their eldest daughter to the gods in exchange for a fair wind to Troy, she has spent this long decade plotting retribution, in a palace haunted by child-ghosts. As one wife journeys toward the other, united by the vision of Agamemnon’s death, one thing is certain: this long-awaited homecoming will change everyone’s fates forever. ‘The queen of literary historical fiction, Barker is an unflinching guide for a trip across ancient Greece’ National Geographic ‘In her thrilling retelling of the stories of Cassandra and Clytemnestra, Barker conjures up a world stained by the grief of mothers and daughters. Agamemnon’s palace is the stuff of nightmares, a world of suspicion and fear, plagued by the ghosts of innocents’ Paula Hawkins 'You go to her for plain truths, a driving storyline and a clear eye, steadily facing the history of our world' Guardian