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Ariadne, princess of Crete, lives on the gilded steps of her palace, listening to tales of gods and heroes while the Minotaur’s hoofbeats echo in the halls. When Theseus, prince of Athens, comes to slay the monster, Ariadne sees hope in his eyes rather than danger. Defying the laws of the gods and risking her family’s safety, she helps Theseus defeat the Minotaur, questioning whether her choice brings a happy ending and what becomes of her younger sister Phaedra. Jennifer Saint’s retelling places forgotten women of Greek mythology at the center of a mythic adventure, offering a fresh epic perspective.
First publish date: 2021
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Jennifer Saint
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