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Lindsay W, Bookseller
Pat Barker has triumphed in the fictional re-telling of a classic tale in The Women of Troy. Following on from Silence of the Girls, the strong female characters continue to brave a hostile, blood thirsty world as the city of Troy is invaded and powerful men make slaves of the defeated women and murder their men.
The Gods are angry; the powerful Greek invaders stranded by a becalmed sea and the Women of Troy are living a dangerous and sometimes pitiful existence.
This is a book that will live long in the memory having built on the first novel, but also easily read as a stand alone story.
If you're a fan of historical fiction or enjoy a re-telling of ancient myths and legends, you are sure to love this!
The Gods are angry; the powerful Greek invaders stranded by a becalmed sea and the Women of Troy are living a dangerous and sometimes pitiful existence.
This is a book that will live long in the memory having built on the first novel, but also easily read as a stand alone story.
If you're a fan of historical fiction or enjoy a re-telling of ancient myths and legends, you are sure to love this!
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