Ithaca by Claire North - A Gripping Retelling of Ancient Myth

Dive into the captivating world of ancient myth with 'Ithaca,' a powerful and unflinching tale by multi-award-winning author Claire North. This novel breathes new life into the story of Penelope, the famed wife of Odysseus, offering a perspective rarely explored in traditional narratives.

Seventeen years after King Odysseus departed for the Trojan War, leaving Ithaca's men behind, the women of the island have been left to govern. Penelope, who was young when she married Odysseus, finds her position increasingly precarious as speculation about her husband's death grows and suitors begin to vie for her hand and the throne. As the balance of power teeters, Penelope must make choices that could lead Ithaca into civil war. This is a story of the women who stand defiant in a world ruled by men, weaving their own destinies.

• A fresh and compelling retelling of ancient Greek myth.
• Focuses on the untold stories of the women of Ithaca.
• Written by the acclaimed Claire North.
• Explores themes of power, choice, and resilience.

• Author: Claire North
• Publisher: Orbit
• Publication Date: April 20, 2023
• Edition: 1st
• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• Page Count: 432 pages
• ISBN-10: 0356516067
• ISBN-13: 978-0356516066
• Dimensions: 12.6 x 3.2 x 19.6 cm
• Weight: 297 g
• Part of Series: The Songs of Penelope (Book 1 of 3)

Experience a masterful narrative that is both darkly fascinating and breathtaking, offering an impassioned plea for the lost queens of ancient Greece.