In Athens,crowds flock to witness the most shocking trial of the ancient world. The royal family is mired in scandal. Phaedra,young bride of King Theseus,has accused her stepson,Hippolytus of rape.
He's a prince,a talented horseman,a promising noble with his whole life ahead of him. She's a young and neglected wife,the youngest in a long line of Cretan women with less than savoury reputations.
The men of Athens must determine the truth. Who is guilty,and who is innocent But the women know truth is a slippery thing. After all,this is the age of heroes and the age of monsters. There are two sides to every story,and theirs has gone unheard.
Publisher: Little,Brown Book GroupISBN: 9781408725429Number of pages: 352Weight: 580 gDimensions: 238 x 162 x 34 mm
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'The Heroines is a powerful reimagining of Greek tragedy,skilfully interweaving the voices of women to haunting effect,creating echoes that resonate in modern society. A deft and clever retelling full of intrigue,rage and pathos.'- Jennifer Saint,author of Ariadne
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