![]() This is a soap-opera-style drama with its exploration of universal themes such as desire, envy, the lust for power, the love of a mother for her child, loyalty and betrayal. She wears her doubtless detailed research lightly as she helpfully lays out all the background detail you could need in order to enjoy the book, even if your recollection of Greek myths is – like mine! – a little bit sketchy. The author, Costanza Casati, is the perfect guide to this ancient world. This fascinating book is set in the ancient city state of Sparta, and it is an accomplished retelling of the story of Clytemnestra, who was the older sister of Helen of Troy. ![]() ![]() ![]() Clytemnestra by Costanza Casati, historical novel set in Ancient Greece and Sparta.Ĭlytemnestra cleverly brings to life many characters whose names are familiar from Greek mythology – kings and queens, and gods and goddesses. ![]()
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