Cassandra: Delphic Woman Novels
Autor Kerry Greenwooden Limba Engleză Paperback – 4 noi 2013
Second in the Delphic Women series and loosely based on classic Greek tragedy.
On Mount Olympus, Aphrodite, the goddess of love, yawned. Even perfection can become tedious. "My Lord," she called to Apollo, "Sun God and brother. Let us play a game with mortals—my power against yours."
And so Cassandra, the golden-haired princess cursed with the gift of prophecy, and Diomenes, the Achaean with the healing hands, become puppets of the gods. Their passions are thwarted, their loves betrayed, their gifts rendered useless for the sake of a wager between the immortals.
Doomed, magnificent Troy is the stage, Cassandra and Diomenes the leading players in this compelling story of the city’s fall. Both have found love before, and lost it.
Will they find each other in the light of the burning city? And, if they do, can their love survive the machinations of malicious gods and men?
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781464202070
ISBN-10: 1464202079
Pagini: 395
Dimensiuni: 142 x 215 x 28 mm
Greutate: 0.42 kg
Editura: Poisoned Pen Press
Seria Delphic Woman Novels
ISBN-10: 1464202079
Pagini: 395
Dimensiuni: 142 x 215 x 28 mm
Greutate: 0.42 kg
Editura: Poisoned Pen Press
Seria Delphic Woman Novels
Recenzii
“A feminist take on Greek legend…Greenwood, best known for her Phryne Fisher mysteries, has written historical novels as well (Out of the Black Land, 2013, etc.). The first of her three Delphic Women series to be available in the United States is an enthralling, sensual, tragic tale packed with historical detail.” —Kirkus Reviews review of Medea
“Australian author Greenwood, having made a name for herself with the lighthearted Phryne Fisher series (Cocaine Blues, etc.), succeeds brilliantly with this gripping thriller set in ancient Egypt… this is close enough [historically] to make historical fiction fans hope that Greenwood isn’t done with this period.” —Publishers Weekly starred review of Out of the Black Land
“From the often wildly differing conclusions of professional Egyptologists, Greenwood, best known for her mysteries (Unnatural Habits, 2013, etc.), has fashioned a fascinating, plausible and erotic tale.”—Kirkus Reviews starred review of Out of the Black Land
“In a change of pace from her bubbly Phryne Fisher series (Unnatural Habits; Cocaine Blues), Greenwood takes readers deep into the heart of ancient Egypt, making them wonder—much like Ptah-hotep does—if they will come out the other side intact. While some may argue that this story leans more toward historical fiction than mystery, the intricacies of the court and those who serve it hold more than their share of intrigue and suspense.” —Library Journal review of Out of the Black Land
“A real change of pace, but the majority of the author’s fans won’t be disappointed.”
—Booklist review of Out of the Black Land
“If ancient Egypt is your thing, this is the right book for you.” —Bookloons review of Out of the Black Land
“Australian author Greenwood, having made a name for herself with the lighthearted Phryne Fisher series (Cocaine Blues, etc.), succeeds brilliantly with this gripping thriller set in ancient Egypt… this is close enough [historically] to make historical fiction fans hope that Greenwood isn’t done with this period.” —Publishers Weekly starred review of Out of the Black Land
“From the often wildly differing conclusions of professional Egyptologists, Greenwood, best known for her mysteries (Unnatural Habits, 2013, etc.), has fashioned a fascinating, plausible and erotic tale.”—Kirkus Reviews starred review of Out of the Black Land
“In a change of pace from her bubbly Phryne Fisher series (Unnatural Habits; Cocaine Blues), Greenwood takes readers deep into the heart of ancient Egypt, making them wonder—much like Ptah-hotep does—if they will come out the other side intact. While some may argue that this story leans more toward historical fiction than mystery, the intricacies of the court and those who serve it hold more than their share of intrigue and suspense.” —Library Journal review of Out of the Black Land
“A real change of pace, but the majority of the author’s fans won’t be disappointed.”
—Booklist review of Out of the Black Land
“If ancient Egypt is your thing, this is the right book for you.” —Bookloons review of Out of the Black Land
Notă biografică
Kerry Greenwood was born in the Melbourne suburb of Footscray, and after wandering far and wide, she returned to live there. She has degrees in English and Law from Melbourne University and was admitted to the legal profession on the 1 April 1982, a day which she finds both soothing and significant. Kerry has written twenty novels, a number of plays, including The Troubadours with Stephen D'Arcy, is an award-winning children's writer, and has edited and contributed to several anthologies. The Phryne Fisher series (pronounced Fry-knee, to rhyme with briny) began in 1989 with Cocaine Blues, which was a great success. Kerry has written sixteen books in this series with no sign yet of Miss Fisher hanging up her pearl-handled pistol. Kerry says that as long as people want to read them, she can keep writing them. In 2003 Kerry Won the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Australian Association.