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A Touch of Malice (Hades x Persephone Saga, 5)
Scarlett St. Clair • 2021
A Touch of Ruin (Hades x Persephone Saga, 3)
Scarlett St. Clair • 2021
A Touch of Darkness (Hades X Persephone Book 1)
Scarlett St. Clair • 2019
<p>From bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair comes a dark and enthralling reimagining of the Hades and Persephone Greek myth. </p><p>"Let me worship you," he said.</p><p>She remembered the words she had whispered to him in the back of the limo after La Rose. "You will worship me, and I won't even have to order you." His request felt sinful and devious, and she reveled in it.</p><p>She answered, "Yes."</p><p>Persephone is the Goddess of Spring in title only. Since she was a little girl, flowers have only shriveled at her touch. After moving to New Athens, she hoped to lead an unassuming life disguised as a mortal journalist. All of that changes when she sits down in a forbidden nightclub to play a hand of cards with a hypnotic and mysterious stranger.</p><p>Hades, God of the Dead, has built a gambling empire in the mortal world and his favorite bets are rumored to be impossible. But nothing has ever intrigued him as much as the goddess offering him a bargain he can't resist.</p><p>After her encounter with Hades, Persephone finds herself in a contract with the God of the Dead, and his terms are impossible: Persephone must create life in the Underworld or lose her freedom forever. The bet does more than expose Persephone's failure as a goddess, however. As she struggles to sow the seeds of her freedom, love for the God of the Dead grows—a love that is both captivating and forbidden.</p>
Elektra: A Novel
Jennifer Saint • 2022
Ariadne
Jennifer Saint • 2022
Ilias.
Homer • 1999
Mythos: (Ancient Greek Mythology Book for Adults, Modern Telling of Classical Greek Myths Book) (Stephen Fry's Greek Myths, 1)
Stephen Fry • 2019
<b><i>Mythos</i> is a modern collection of Greek myths, stylishly retold by legendary writer, actor, and comedian Stephen Fry.</b> Fry transforms the adventures of Zeus and the Olympians into emotionally resonant and deeply funny stories, without losing any of their original wonder.<br><br><b>This stunning book features classical artwork</b> inspired by the myths, as well as learned notes from the author.<br><br>• Each adventure is infused with Fry's distinctive wit, voice, and writing style<br>• Connoisseurs of the Greek myths will appreciate this fresh-yet-reverential interpretation, while newcomers will feel welcome<br>• Retellings brim with humor and emotion and offer rich cultural context<br><br><b>Celebrating the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths, <i>Mythos</i> breathes life into ancient tales—from Pandora's box to Prometheus's fire.<br><br>This gorgeous volume invites you to explore a captivating world with the brilliant storyteller Stephen Fry as your guide.</b><br>• A collectible volume complete with a textured case, a foil-stamped jacket, and full-color art throughout<br>• The perfect gift for Greek mythology and history buffs, lovers of ancient Greece, art aficionados, and devoted fans of Stephen Fry<br>• Add it to the shelf with books like <i>Circe</i> by Madeline Miller, <i>Norse Mythology</i> by Neil Gaiman, and <i>Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes</i> by Edith Hamilton
The Silence of the Girls: A Novel
Pat Barker • 2018
Circe
Madeline Miller • 2020
"A bold and subversive retelling of the goddess's story," this #1 New York Times bestseller is "both epic and intimate in its scope, recasting the most infamous female figure from the Odyssey as a hero in her own right" (Alexandra Alter, The New York Times). In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. But Circe is a strange child -- not powerful like her father, nor viciously alluring like her mother. Turning to the world of mortals for companionship, she discovers that she does possess power -- the power of witchcraft, which can transform rivals into monsters and menace the gods themselves. Threatened, Zeus banishes her to a deserted island, where she hones her occult craft, tames wild beasts, and crosses paths with many of the most famous figures in all of mythology, including the Minotaur, Daedalus and his doomed son Icarus, the murderous Medea, and, of course, wily Odysseus. But there is danger, too, for a woman who stands alone and Circe unwittingly draws the wrath of both men and gods, ultimately finding herself pitted against one of the most terrifying and vengeful of the Olympians. To protect what she loves most, Circe must summon all her strength and choose, once and for all, whether she belongs with the gods she is born from, or the mortals she has come to love. With unforgettably vivid characters, mesmerizing language, and page-turning suspense, Circe is a triumph of storytelling, an intoxicating epic of family rivalry, palace intrigue, love and loss, as well as a celebration of indomitable female strength in a man's world. #1 New York Times bestseller -- named one of the best books of the year by NPR, the Washington Post, People, Time, Amazon, Entertainment Weekly, Bustle, Newsweek, the A.V. Club, Christian Science Monitor, Refinery 29, BuzzFeed, Paste, Audible, Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, Thrillist, NYPL, Self, Real Simple, Goodreads, Boston Globe, Electric Literature, BookPage, the Guardian, Book Riot, Seattle Times, and Business Insider
