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Atalanta
In a world of heroes, meet Greek mythology’s fiercest heroine
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Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction rooted in mythology, especially those interested in strong, complex female protagonists and retellings of classical legends with a modern sensibility.
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The heroic story of the only female Argonaut, told by Jennifer Saint, the bestselling author of ELEKTRA (UK, Sunday Times, May 2022) and ARIADNE (UK, Sunday Times, April 2021).
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The heroic story of the only female Argonaut, told by Jennifer Saint, the bestselling author of Elektra (UK, Sunday Times, May 2022) and Ariadne (UK, Sunday Times, April 2021).
'A brilliant read' Women & Home | 'A spirited retelling' Times | 'Beautiful and absorbing' Fabulous | 'A vivid reimagining of Greek mythology' Harper's Bazaar | 'Jennifer Saint has done an incredible job' Red
When a daughter is born to the King of Arcadia, she brings only disappointment.
Left exposed on a mountainside, the defenceless infant Atalanta is left to the mercy of a passing mother bear and raised alongside the cubs under the protective eye of the goddess Artemis.
Swearing that she will prove her worth alongside the famed heroes of Greece, Atalanta leaves her forest to join Jason's band of Argonauts. But can she carve out her own place in the legends in a world made for men?
Praise for Jennifer Saint's books:
'A lyrical, insightful re-telling' Daily Mail
'Relevant and revelatory' Stylist
'Energetic and compelling' Times
'An illuminating read' Woman & Home
'A story that's impossible to forget' Culturefly
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Women & Home calls it a brilliant read, while The Times praises it as a spirited retelling. Fabulous describes the novel as beautiful and absorbing, with Harper's Bazaar noting it as a vivid reimagining of Greek mythology. Red magazine applauds Jennifer Saint's achievement, stating she has done an incredible job.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781472292162
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 13 April 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Wildfire
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 32.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 230.0mm
Weight: 460g
Pages: 368
About the Author
Jennifer Saint grew up reading Greek mythology and was always drawn to the untold stories hidden within the myths. She read Classical Studies at King's College, London where she is now a Visiting Research Fellow in the Classics department. After thirteen years as a high school English teacher, she wrote Ariadne which was shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year in 2021 and was a Waterstones Book of the Month, as well as being a Sunday Times bestseller. Her second novel, Elektra, and third novel, Atalanta, were number one Sunday Times bestsellers. Her latest mesmerising mythological retelling is titled Hera.
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