Synopsis

For fans of Madeline MillersCirceand Jennifer SaintsAriadnecomes a Greek mythology adventure about a womans fight for peace in the face of chaos.In this captivating retelling of the Greek story, PerseCirces mother and Helioss wifereturns to her husband with a bold demand: a grand hall of her own in exchange for aiding his troubled sister, Selene, who has enraged Zeus by engaging in an affair with a mortal. Perse succeeds in her mission, but the House of Helios is soon plunged into sorrow when Clymene and Helioss son, Phaethon, ignores all warnings and commandeers Helioss chariot to initiate the day for the world. Unable to control the formidable horses, Phaethon inadvertently sparks wildfires on Earthand Zeus intervenes with a lethal bolt of lightning. In the wake of Phaethons death, a pall of grief falls over his familys household. And there is darkness beyond the palace walls as well: war has erupted, casting a shadow of turmoil. But amidst the chaos of a world fraught with conflict, a glimmer of hope blossoms within the House of Helios as Perse, fired up with power and determination even in the face of tragedy, emerges as a champion of peace. A stand-alone installment in Kouidou-Giless series of Greek mythologyinspired stories,Perseexplores loss, resilience, and the enduring quest for peace against all odds.

About The Author

Sophia Kouidou-Giles was born in Thessaloniki, Greece, and university educated in the USA. Her work has appeared in Voices, Persimmon Tree, Assay, The Ravens Perch, Story Wits, Women Writers Women Books, The Fantasy Hive, and The Blue Nib. Her poetry chapbook is Transitions and Passages. Her work has appeared in anthologies, including The Time Collection, Visual Verse, and Art in the Time of Unbearable Crisis. She is also the author of the memoir ? ?/Return to Thessaloniki, published in Greek (Tyrfi Press); Sophias Return: Uncovering My Mothers Past (She Writes Press); and the novella An Unexpected Ally (She Writes Press). Giles loves music, walking outdoors and travel. She lives in the Pacific Northwest, near her son, daughter-in-law, and two grandsons.

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