The Shadow of Perseus by Claire Heywood
The myth of Perseus, told through the story of the three women who knew him best - his mother Danae, his wife Andromeda, and his victim, Medusa.
Heywood tells her story vividly, setting it convincingly in the period * Sunday Times on Daughters of Sparta *
A fresh and original take on the myth of Perseus. . I was gripped by the human drama at the novel's heart. -- Elodie Harper
A beautifully woven tale, Heywood triumphantly reclaims the stories of three of Greek Mythology's most deserving women. With brilliant, confident writing, The Shadow of Perseus has illuminated the stories of ladies too often relegated to the role of villain or damsel. -- Claire M. Andrews, author of the Daughters of Sparta trilogy
Re-energizes the Perseus myth . . . By re-interpreting the familiar characters in human terms, Claire Heywood gives new life and a startling new perspective to an old tale. Original and engrossing -- Margaret George, bestselling author of Helen Of Troy
A fresh and original take on the myth of Perseus. . I was gripped by the human drama at the novel's heart. -- Elodie Harper
A beautifully woven tale, Heywood triumphantly reclaims the stories of three of Greek Mythology's most deserving women. With brilliant, confident writing, The Shadow of Perseus has illuminated the stories of ladies too often relegated to the role of villain or damsel. -- Claire M. Andrews, author of the Daughters of Sparta trilogy
Re-energizes the Perseus myth . . . By re-interpreting the familiar characters in human terms, Claire Heywood gives new life and a startling new perspective to an old tale. Original and engrossing -- Margaret George, bestselling author of Helen Of Troy
Claire Heywood is a scholar of the ancient world, having gained a 1st Class BA in Classical Civilisation and an MA with Distinction in Ancient Visual and Material Culture, along with two academic prizes, from the University of Warwick. Her writing is inspired by her love of mythology, her knowledge of ancient cultures, and her fascination with women's forgotten voices. Originally from Coventry, she now lives and writes in Bristol, UK.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781529333732 |
| ISBN 10 | 1529333733 |
| Title | The Shadow of Perseus |
| Author | Claire Heywood |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Year published | 2024-01-18 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
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