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Vibrant...This stands out from the pack of feminist takes on Greek mythology. -- Publishers Weekly
Lynn is a rising star in the world of mythology-based fiction. -- Booklist STARRED review
A daughter pulled between two worlds and a mother willing to destroy both to protect her...
Demeter: a goddess of life, living half of one.
Demeter did not always live in fear. Once, she loved the world and the humans who inhabited it. After an act of devastating violence, though, she hides herself away among the grasses and wildflowers. Her only solace is her daughter...
Before she was Persephone, she was Core.
Core is as bright as summer and devoted to her mother, even during their millennia in exile from Olympus. But she craves freedom. Naïve and determined, she secretly builds a life of her own--and as she does so, she catches the eye of a powerful god...
The daughters of Olympus will have the last word...
Then Hades kidnaps Core and renames her as Queen of the Underworld. In the land without sun, she realizes she may have a chance to gain back what she thought she'd lost forever. But Demeter will destroy anything--even the humans she holds so dear--to bring her daughter back. A mother who has lost everything and a daughter with more to gain than she ever realized, they will irrevocably shape the world: all in the name of something as human as love.
A lush, emotional read perfect for fans of Madeleine Miller and Claire Heywood, this is the story of Persephone and Demeter.
For readers of Madeleine Miller and Claire Heywood comes the story of the most infamous monster of Greek mythology: Medusa.
First, they loved her. Then, they abused her. Finally, they made her a villain.
Gifted and burdened with stunning beauty, young Medusa seeks sanctuary with the Goddess Athena. But when she catches the eye of the lecherous but mighty Poseidon, she is beyond protection. Powerful men rarely answer for their actions, after all.
Meanwhile, Perseus embarks on a seemingly impossible quest, equipped with only bravado and determination...
Medusa and Perseus soon become pawns of spiteful and selfish gods. Faced with the repercussions of Athena's wrath, blamed for her assault, Medusa has no choice but to flee and hide. But can she do so without becoming the monster they say she is?
Medusa's truth has long been lost. History tells of conquering heroes, of men with hearts of gold. Now it is time to hear the story of how history treats women who don't comply.
A fantastically nuanced reading experience...Very highly recommended! -- Historical Novel Society
Readers who love classic stories retold from the feminist perspective, like Circe by Madeline Miller, will enjoy this entire series. -- Booklist
She is a mother, a queen, a villain. However we remember her, her wrath will never be forgotten.
Clytemnestra is no stranger to pain. As a wife and queen, she bears it with stoicism. But when her husband does the unthinkable, sacrificing one of their daughters to appease the ruthless gods and bring himself glory in battle, Clytemnestra is forever changed.
No longer will she stand by, a mere witness to the brutal games of gods and men. She will play by their vicious rules. She will rise to power, cut down those who oppose her, and protect her remaining children, whatever the cost. But revenge is as venomous and unforgiving as a snake, and Clytemnestra's actions will change her family in ways she could never imagine.
Perfect for readers of lush, feminist retellings in the vein of Natalie Haynes and Elodie Harper, A Spartan's Sorrow is a nuanced story of power, loss, and bitter betrayal--a story of the rise and fall of history's most infamous queen.
A multi-sensory feast of a novel....emotional, turbulent and dramatic. --Historical Novel Society
Readers who enjoy Madeline Miller and Jennifer Saint w?ill be transported by this retelling of the myth. --Booklist
In ancient Themiscyra, Hippolyte rules as queen of the Amazons with her sister Penthesilea at her side. Feared throughout Greece, their skills on the battlefield are unrivalled. But when a ship lands on their shores, it brings something more dangerous than the threat of war: Theseus, the legendary king of Athens.
Swept away by a love unlike any she's ever known, Hippolyte leaves her people. In her stead, Penthesilea leads the Amazons with a ferocity that spreads terror across the Aegean.
But not all men of myth are heroes, and, back in Athens, Hippolyte finds herself trapped in her new life. She's a queen without her people, a warrior without her army, and a mother separated from her family. But she remains an Amazon, and she's ready to fight. And across the sea, Penthesilea is ready to do the same...
Perfect for readers of Madeleine Miller and Claire Heywood, this mythic retelling is a rich, thrilling story of war and peace, love and betrayal, and, most of all, sisterhood.
It's time to meet the family...
Daisy May thought she had everything figured out. After successfully establishing her coffee shop at the idyllic Wildflower Lock and with things going well with charming Theo, she was ready to embrace her happily ever after. But when Theo pops the question, the happiness is overtaken by worries.
Because meeting Theo's family for the first time is not accompanied by the warm welcome she hoped for. Theo's parents disapprove of her and they have no qualms in showing it. And when they reveal secrets about Theo's past, Daisy is left in a spiral.
As insecurities creep in, and with even her own mother expressing her doubts, Daisy begins to question her future with Theo.
Will love conquer all, or will she give in to her fears and cancel the wedding?
The heartwarming conclusion to the Wildflower Lock series, a gorgeous story of friends, found family and above all, romance!
Praise for the Wildflower Lock series:'Heartfelt and engrossing - you'll fall in love with Wildflower Lock.' Fay Keenan
'A delightful, well written tale, full of wonderful characters in a charming setting. I loved it!' Katie Fforde
'Another wonderful adventure with Daisy and Theo! ... Its happy but realistic, swoony but down to earth, and downright delightful.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
'A thoroughly good read, very entertaining and a series I hope will continue. Five sparkling stars and my recommendation.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
'This is a really beautiful cosy read. I found the location and the houseboat to be stunning ... The characters where fantastic I honestly loved them all. ' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
At 25, Daisy May's life is not living up to expectations. Her childhood dreams of being an artist feel as unachievable as a committed relationship or managing to save enough money for a deposit on a house. But a surprise inheritance could change all that.
After Daisy learns she's now the new owner of a forty-foot narrow boat, she sets out for Wildflower Lock, where the fresh country breeze and the calm water is enough to assure her everything will be okay.
With the help of the ruggedly attractive, yet grumpy riverman, Theo, she begins to work on her new home, the September Rose. Can she breathe new life into the old boat and learn to navigate not only the canals themselves, but also the people who live there? Or will the whole venture pull her under?
While Holly Berry may have finally purchased Just One More and landed a date with one of Bourton-on-the-Water's most eligible bachelors, it is far from plain sailing.
A face from the past threatens to torpedo Holly's fledgling relationship before it even gets going.
Will everything go according to plan? Or is Holly's dream life at risk of turning sour?
Catch up with your favourite sweet shop owner in this charming and heartwarming story, perfect for fans of Holly Martin, Jessica Redland and Polly Babbington.
Previously published as Romance at the Sweet Shop of Second Chances
Holly Berry has it all: a good career, a steady boyfriend, and enough savings that the two of them will soon be able to buy a nice little house. But when she finds out her boyfriend has been cheating on her, she decides to retreat to the Cotswolds and a place full of far sweeter memories.
Quite literally.
However, Holly discovers the quaint village sweet shop she worked in as a teenager is starting to crumble. Putting all her chocolate eggs in one basket, she says goodbye to the city, and sets her sights on a new project.
After all, how hard can running a sweet shop be?
Full of laughter, sweet clean romance and cosy village life, The Sweet Shop of Second Chances will make you believe that the best things in life really are worth fighting for.
A delightful, well written tale, full of wonderful characters in a charming setting. I loved it! Katie Fforde
It's time to meet the family...
Daisy May thought she had everything figured out. After successfully establishing her coffee shop at the idyllic Wildflower Lock and with things going well with charming Theo, she was ready to embrace her happily ever after. But when Theo pops the question, the happiness is overtaken by worries.
Because meeting Theo's family for the first time is not accompanied by the warm welcome she hoped for. Theo's parents disapprove of her and they have no qualms in showing it. And when they reveal secrets about Theo's past, Daisy is left in a spiral.
As insecurities creep in, and with even her own mother expressing her doubts, Daisy begins to question her future with Theo.
Will love conquer all, or will she give in to her fears and cancel the wedding?
The heartwarming conclusion to the Wildflower Lock series, a gorgeous story of friends, found family and above all, romance!
Praise for the Wildflower Lock series:'Heartfelt and engrossing - you'll fall in love with Wildflower Lock.' Fay Keenan
'A delightful, well written tale, full of wonderful characters in a charming setting. I loved it!' Katie Fforde
'Another wonderful adventure with Daisy and Theo! ... Its happy but realistic, swoony but down to earth, and downright delightful.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
'A thoroughly good read, very entertaining and a series I hope will continue. Five sparkling stars and my recommendation.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
'This is a really beautiful cosy read. I found the location and the houseboat to be stunning ... The characters where fantastic I honestly loved them all. ' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
