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Intoxicating (An Oregon Wine Country Romance #2)
by Heather HeyfordIn the second book of Heather Heyford’s series, set in Oregon’s wine country, having a crush takes on a whole new meaning when a lady sommelier teams up with the hottie from her high school days . . . The Girl Most Likely . . . to be a waitress at her hometown café. That’s what Clarkston’s high school yearbook said about Poppy Springer ten years ago and that’s where the beauty queen is today. But that’s about to change now that Poppy has been offered a position as a lady sommelier at a cutting-edge new restaurant. Only Poppy has an embarrassing secret that could keep her from landing her dream job. A secret her high school crush seems determined to help her with . . . The Man Most Wanted In high school, Heath Sinclair may have been voted most likely to blow something up, but these days the sexy science prodigy is a self-made success story with his popular microbrewery and chiseled good looks. So why is Clarkston’s most-eligible man so hell-bent on helping Poppy prove that she is more than her reputation? Could it be the enigmatic bachelor has a hankering for the girl who got away?
Kisses Sweeter Than Wine (An Oregon Wine Country Romance #3)
by Heather HeyfordIn the third book of Heather Heyford’s series, set in Oregon’s wine country, a returning war hero and his “friend with benefits” discover that some vintages only improve with time . . . Uncorking the Truth When the town of Clarkston, Oregon, welcomes Captain Sam Owens home from the service, Sophia “Red” McDonald is first in line. The sassy psychotherapist has known Sam since they were kids, and the grown-up Sam is darned near irresistible. With his abs of steel and those gorgeous hazel eyes, he could have any woman he wanted. Naturally, Red is thrilled when he takes her hand . . . She’s a modern woman, happy to canoodle with the sexy soldier, no strings attached—until her heart changes the rules. Suddenly, after months of casual hookups, Red finds she wants more. She longs to possess Sam body and soul. But his warrior's heart was wounded long before he joined the service. As a therapist, Red has ways of making him talk. Only if Sam opens up and spills his secrets can they finally have everything their hearts desire . . .
The Napa Wine Heiresses Boxed Set (The Napa Wine Heiresses #1)
by Heather Heyford"Napa Valley is the perfect place to set a romantic love story. "--RT Book Reviews Join author Heather Heyford as she uncorks a sparkling new series following the St. Pierre sisters, heiresses to a Napa wine fortune who are toasting the good life and are thirsty for love . . .A TASTE OF CHARDONNAYThe Challenge, an elite charity competition held in Napa, seems like the perfect opportunity for Chardonnay St. Pierre to cement her image as a philanthropist. But all eyes--including Char's--are on the Hollywood heartthrob who's also entered the race . . . A TASTE OF MERLOTMerlot St. Pierre is struggling to break free from her family name. With the help of a handsome jewelry buyer, she just may taste her first sip of success--as long as she can hide who she really is . . . A TASTE OF SAUVIGNON Sauvignon "Savvy" St. Pierre's life is as tidy and straightforward as her sizable collection of little black dresses--but every now and then, she can't help but long for her first sip of love. . .A TASTE OF SAKE Chardonnay and Merlot are thrilled about Sauvignon's wedding day, and it's slated to be the soirée of the decade. Especially with the splashy arrival of a sister they never knew they had. . .
Right All Along (A Willamette Valley Romance #3)
by Heather HeyfordCome home to Ribbon Ridge, a close-knit community in the heart of Oregon’s wine country. In Heather Heyford’s newest offering, childhood friends reunite and discover that time apart has only deepened their feelings for each other . . . These star-crossed lovers could be the perfect pairing! From the time they were in grade school, graphic designer Harley Miller-Jones believed that Jack Friestatt was her destiny—until she was blindsided by Jack’s sudden engagement to another, right after high school graduation. Ten years have passed. Now Harley's back in Ribbon Ridge, successful beyond expectation, intent on buying a bed and breakfast—an independent woman ready for the next chapter in her life. Jack Friestatt has his hands full managing his winery, precocious twin daughters, and an iron-handed family matriarch. But behind the gentleman farmer’s handsome exterior beats an empty heart. Life has taught Jack some tough lessons and now the lonely widower is ready for a new life partner. But has he learned enough to win back the woman whose world he once turned upside down?
The Sweet Spot (A Willamette Valley Romance #1)
by Heather HeyfordWelcome to Ribbon Ridge, Oregon, a small town steeped in history and graced with verdant valleys. In the first book of Heather Heyford’s newest series, a family-run vineyard is the perfect place to find yourself . . . and lose your heart. A summer friendship ripens into something more . . . The Vineyards at Ribbon Ridge is about as far away from the big city as Philadelphia music teacher Jamie Martel can get, and it’s the perfect place for her to forget her troubles for a while. But can a dream vacation turn into her real life? When she is offered a summer job at the lush Oregon vineyard, she decides it is time to find out. Hank Friestatt took over The Vineyards when his parents passed. Committed to keeping their legacy alive, he has poured his heart and soul into the family business. With things back on track, he’s torn between tradition and a tempting opportunity to cut and run. Yet something about down-to-earth Jamie is making him question his plans. As the grapes are harvested and the leaves start to turn, Hank vows to keep the promises he made. Saying goodbye to Jamie, however, may be a lot harder than he thought . . .
A Taste of Chardonnay (The Napa Wine Heiresses #1)
by Heather HeyfordJoin author Heather Heyford as she uncorks a sparkling new series following the St. Pierre sisters, heiresses to a Napa wine fortune who are toasting the good life and are thirsty for love. . . Chardonnay St. Pierre's father is as infamous for his scandals as he is for his wine, and it's up to Char to restore the family name. The Challenge, an elite charity competition held in Napa, seems like the perfect opportunity for the socialite to cement her image as a philanthropist. But all eyes--including Char's--are on the Hollywood heartthrob who's also entered the race. . . Long before his face was splashed across the gossip magazines, Ryder McBride grew up in a working-class family in Napa. He knows all about the St. Pierre sisters and their notorious father, and when he learns he'll be up against Char in The Challenge, he assumes the grape doesn't fall far from the vine. But the more they get to know one another, the more they begin to realize that nothing pairs better with a heated rivalry than a healthy pour of flirtation. . . 54,600 Words
A Taste of Merlot (The Napa Wine Heiresses #2)
by Heather HeyfordRaise your glass and join Heather Heyford as she pours a second serving in her series following these headstrong wine heiresses in their quest to strike out on their own. . .Merlot St. Pierre is struggling to break free from her family name. Her college classmates whisper behind her back that her passion for jewelry design is little more than a hobby, since she'll always have her father's fortune. But Meri is determined to prove them wrong, and with the help of a handsome jewelry buyer, she just may taste her first sip of success--as long as she can hide who she really is. . .Mark Newman's family owns a chain of high-end jewelry stores, and he's working hard to get out from under his aunt's thumb and prove he has a good eye and a head for business. He's certain Meri's designs could be the next big thing, but he'll have to convince her that she can use her famous last name to her advantage. As their business partnership takes root, an attraction begins to flourish--but they'll both find that love, like wine, takes time to perfect. . .60,170 Words
A Taste of Sake (The Napa Wine Heiresses #4)
by Heather HeyfordAs author Heather Heyford pours a final glass in her series following three Napa wine heiresses, a newcomer must work her way into a tightly-knit family whose bond has been fermenting for years... Though they each have their own ambitions and are known to be competitive--even with each other--the St. Pierre sisters are fiercely loyal. Chardonnay and Merlot are thrilled about Sauvignon's wedding day, and it's slated to be the soirée of the decade among Napa's most elite residents. Given the family's notoriety, it almost stands to reason that their eccentric father, Xavier, would arrive by helicopter. But no one could have anticipated the wedding surprise he'd brought along with him... The product of one of Xavier's many affairs, Sake is introduced as the half-Japanese sister the St. Pierre girls never knew they had. She struggles to break into clique-ish Napa society--and getting in with her sisters is proving more difficult than nabbing a '74 Cabernet. It seems only high-end realtor Bill Diamond can tell there's more to Sake than meets the eye. Afraid of repeating her mother's mistakes, Sake just hopes that getting drunk on love won't leave her with a hangover of rejection...
A Taste of Sauvignon (The Napa Wine Heiresses #3)
by Heather HeyfordJoin Heather Heyford as she returns to Napa for a third taste in her series following three wine heiresses, each as vibrant and unique as the grapes for which they were named...Sauvignon St. Pierre has always been fiercely ambitious. She easily could've cashed in on her family's fortune, but instead, she struck out on her own, breezed through law school, and landed a job at a small firm in Napa. Savvy's life is as tidy and straightforward as her sizable collection of little black dresses, and she likes it that way--but every now and then, she can't help but long for her first sip of love...After a chance encounter with Esteban Morales, the caliente son of Papa St. Pierre's long-time rival, something inside Savvy wakes up. It could be that Esteban's interest in cultivating lavender appeals to her passion for perfumery. But there's something else about the charming but down-to-earth farmer that she simply can't resist. They both know their families are an unlikely pairing, but together, Savvy and Esteban just may be the ideal varietals for a perfect blend...
Drama Kings
by Dalma HeynIn this field guide to twenty-first century dating, Dalma Heyn gives women the tools they need to find the partners they wantWhy are so many strong, vibrant women going out with men who sabotage their strength and vibrancy? In her third book, bestselling author and psychotherapist Dalma Heyn provides the roadmap to lovers she calls "drama kings," men who, still stuck in the man-centric culture of the twentieth century, are emotionally unavailable to these twenty-first century women. Drawing on first-person interviews and case stories of real relationships, Heyn helps women identify the men likely to derail relationships, confront their own expectations about love and relationships, and negotiate the minefields of today's dating world--so that they never again have to choose between having love and staying strong. This ebook features a new introduction by Dalma Heyn and an illustrated biography including rare photos from the author's personal collection.
The Erotic Silence of the American Wife
by Dalma HeynTold in women's own words, this revolutionary book broke the silence surrounding women and adulteryDalma Heyn knows that wives have affairs--and why. She's spoken with hundreds of women who, desperate to break free of their quest to be the stereotypical "perfect wife," have reluctantly looked outside their marriages to find the pleasure and connection that eluded them. Her extensive first-person interviews and compelling case stories present a nuanced view of women's sexuality and marriage. Heyn contextualizes these stories with a critique of the cultural expectations placed on women by literature, experts, the institution of marriage, and themselves. Shocking and revelatory, The Erotic Silence of the American Wife is a groundbreaking book as vital to understanding marriage--and its unspoken effects on women's and men's relationships--as it was when it was first published. This ebook features an introduction by Dalma Heyn and an illustrated biography including rare photos from the author's personal collection.
How to Fall in Love: A Novel
by Dalma Heyn Richard Marek&“Move over, Romeo and Juliet, Burton and Taylor, even Baby and Johnny—here come Evan and Eve! . . . a daringly simple, utterly fresh love story.&”—Linda Gottlieb, producer of Dirty Dancing When Cupid&’s job is deemed expendable (as the heavens are downsizing), he manages to buy a little bit of time by asking for one more chance to show that he can orchestrate a love for the ages . . . but the clock is ticking. Down on Earth, former ballerina Eve Golyakovsky is living a quiet life in Vermont, tending to her maple sugar business. She dearly loved her late husband, a famed choreographer, but more as a mentor than as a spouse. She&’s never been truly touched by romance, and she&’s okay with that. Evan Cameron is a well-known anthologist with a penchant for fine automobiles and commitment-free affairs. Love has threatened to visit him on occasion, but he&’s always managed to keep it from taking up residence. When Eve and Evan meet, there&’s something almost otherworldly about their connection. But when their budding romance is tested, old habits and new fears seem likely to choke this flower off at the roots. A love this intense might be more than either of them can handle—and more than even Cupid can nurture . . . At once heartwarming and wise, funny and touching, How to Fall in Love &“has its lovestruck eyes wide open. There is Divine Intervention in this beautifully written story, but the outcome is up to the mortals. A sexy and soulful novel&” (Joanna Gleason, Tony Award-winning actor). &“As fast-paced as a good thriller, and as riveting.&”—David Morrell, New York Times bestselling author
Un amor perfecto (En el último rincón del mundo #Volumen 1)
by Sandra HeysUn matrimonio de conveniencia que dará lugar a un amor irresistible, un deseo irrefrenable y la felicidad para toda la vida. ¿Puede el dinero comprar la felicidad? Emilia Larraín Mackenna lo tiene todo: belleza, cerebro y dinero. Y también tiene un gran problema. Educada, y manipulada, por su abuelo para ser tan exigente y cruel como él, Emilia vive rodeada de lujos, viajes, ropa exclusiva, con empleados que atienden hasta su más mínima necesidad. Sin embargo, para tomar el control total de su herencia, debe cumplir un pequeño y casi insignificante requisito que Felipe Mackenna dispuso para ella: antes de que cumpla 30 años debe estar casada. A semanas de que ese día llegue, su problema ha pasado de grande a gigantesco. Por lo que más ama en el mundo, su hija Carolina, Matías está a punto de quedar en la calle. Tanto su casa como su negocio están muy cerca de ser liquidados por la falta de la hipoteca, pero ni aun así él deja de promocionar lo que podría ser una carrera deportiva brillante... si no fuera por la falta de recursos. Hasta el día que recibe una oferta irresistible.
Después de tantos años (En el último rincón del mundo #Volumen 2)
by Sandra HeysSegunda entrega de la serie de romance contemporáneo «En el último rincón del mundo». La desaparición de Elizabeth hará que la vida de Cristóbal de un giro radical. ¿Se dará la oportunidad de volver a encontrar el amor? ¿Puede el tiempo borrar los errores y sanar las heridas? Como abogado, Cristóbal ha visto el mundo y lo comprende tal como es, con todo lo bueno y lo malo. Además, su vida no ha sido un cuento de hadas, ni siquiera con los privilegios que una sólida fortuna familiar pude darle. Lo malo: perdió a su madre a los quince años y su padre nunca volvió a ser el mismo, dando como resultado un espantoso matrimonio con una mujer que deja en pañales a cualquier madrastra malvada. Lo bueno: solo era un joven universitario el día que conoció al amor de su vida. Elizabeth era entonces una prometedora estudiante de medicina, tan feroz y guerrera, como bella e inteligente y Cristóbal no pudo hacer otra cosa que perseguirla sin tregua. Tras una larga, apasionada y tierna relación, lo peor llegó: un día, sin aviso previo, Elizabeth desapareció. A pesar de todo, Cristóbal no se ha convertido en un hombre amargado o cínico, muy por el contrario. Nunca ha perdido la esperanza de tener una segunda oportunidad. ¿Sería la vida tan generosa con él?
Eres para mí (Quinteto de la muerte #2)
by Sandra HeysNueva entrega de la serie Quinteto de la Muerte: Te metes con una y te metes con todas. Dicen que veinte años no es nada, pero para ellos, diez fueron más que suficientes... Lo único que Adriana y Juan tienen en común es su mejor amiga, Isabel. Y que trabajan en el mismo taller de mecánica automotriz, propiedad de la familia Soublette. Porque, por supuesto, considerar sus eternas discusiones como algo en común es exagerar. Ser constantemente apabullada por su perfecta hermana y sus no menos perfectos padres convierte a Adriana en una mujer en apariencia fuerte y guerrera, pero muy acomplejada por su, según ella, menos que agradable apariencia. Si a esa mezcla le sumamos a la hermosísima mejor amiga, el resultado es un camino al desastre. El siempre tímido y silencioso Juan se siente cada vez más lejano a conseguir lo único que ha deseado toda su vida: a Adriana. El gran problema es que ella no le habla si no es para pedirle cosas relacionadas con su trabajo. Y él no le habla. Punto. No es que no quiera, es que no puede. Su naturaleza introvertida le juega en contra cada vez que tiene la oportunidad de entablar una conversación con ella, y cuando abre su boca solo salen monosílabos. Hasta la noche en que, tras una explosiva discusión, descubren que tienen mucho más en común de lo que ellos mismos sospechan.
El hombre del fin del mundo (En el último rincón del mundo #Volumen 3)
by Sandra HeysLlega la tercera entrega de la serie «En el último rincón del mundo». Una historia de un amor que nace lento, empezando por una sincera amistad.Una relación que se va afianzando y que nada ni nadie la puede parar. Enrique sabe quién es y está orgulloso de ello, de sus orígenes y de su etnia. Él es, auténticamente, un «hombre de la Tierra» y siempre se ha sentido en comunión con la naturaleza a su alrededor, la entiende y la ama, sin importar si es animal, vegetal o mineral. Por eso, el día que ve un enorme perro huir de su joven dueña, no duda en interponerse en su alocada carrera. Para Ema, Enrique se ha convertido en el mejor amigo que ha tenido nunca, una pieza fundamental que ocupa un lugar cada vez más preponderante en su vida. Sabe que no es el típico galán de telenovelas ni un príncipe de cuento de hadas, pero hay algo en él que la cautiva. Tal vez la sabiduría milenaria que trasciende de su profunda voz. Quizás el cálido tacto de sus manos. ¿O serán sus oscuros ojos, llenos de misterios, que la llaman a descubrirlos?
Nada serio (Quinteto de la muerte #Volumen 5)
by Sandra HeysUna nueva entrega de la serie que hace las delicias de los lectores. Llega la historia de Pamela. Que nadie se olvide. En el Quinteto de la muerte: Te metes con una y te metes con todas. ¿Qué haces cuando todas tus amigas están casadas y en proceso de ser madres? Pues, te buscas un lindo juguetito. Durante toda su vida, lo único que Pamela ha querido es que nadie se le acerque lo suficiente como para llegar a conocerla, excepto sus más queridas amigas. Nunca ha tenido una relación seria o comprometida. Se ha dedicado en exclusiva a trabajar y cuidar a su madre. Tampoco es que sea virgen, ni nada que se le parezca, ha tenido su cuota de diversión, pero se ha quedado solo en eso. Aunque nadie, ni siquiera su mejor amiga Francisca la entiende, Pamela sigue la costumbre familiar de no decir nada de nada, en especial de las cosas más importantes y guardar un secreto es algo del todo imprescindible en su vida. Incluyendo el hecho de que, con sus cuatro amigas ya casadas, se siente cada día más sola. Después de la muerte de sus padres, Octavio anhela compañía. Durante años se conformó con su grupo de amigos y su trabajo, por muy desagradable que le resulte. Una cena ocasional, alguna que otra visita al bar para beber una cerveza y reír un poco. Esa es su vida... Hasta que un día aparece frente a él la mujer más bella que ha visto nunca, una visión sublime y ardiente: pelo rojo, labios llenos y muchas, muchas curvas. La mosca en la sopa es que Pamela no quiere nada con él. Es decir, nada serio, porque bien que se presta para algunos juegos muy... entretenidos.
La otra (Quinteto de la muerte #Volumen 3)
by Sandra HeysTercera y esperada entrega de la serie «Quinteto de la muerte» de Sandra Heys. La fuerza del primer amor se pone de manifiesto en esta historia, cuando el destino quiere que los protagonistas se vuelvan a encontrar años más tarde. Ella vivía la vida, la gozaba. Él se casaría porque era lo que debía hacer. ¿El resultado? Un desastre. La diseñadora de modas Lorena Irribarren sonríe feliz porque sabe que por fin su marca «I de Irresistible» está llegando adonde ella quiere, ya casi no da abasto con todos los encargos que recibe. Pero cuando llegó hasta su taller Gabriela Matus, una de las señoritas de clase alta más fotografiadas del medio nacional, dejó todo de lado por atenderla. La mayor sorpresa de Lorena fue el día que se encontró con Gabriela y su novio, ya que no era otro que Antonio, el primer hombre de su vida. El único realmente importante. Cuando Antonio descubre que la diseñadora tan apetecida es Lorena, sabe que tiene que enfrentar el pasado antes de pensar en el futuro, por lo que una tarde se ve a sí mismo visitando a Lorena en su taller. Pero la salvaje naturaleza de su pasión y lo profundo de su amor es más fuerte, y sin poder hacer nada por evitarlo, terminan recordando viejos tiempos en la bodega de las telas. Por cosas de la vida, las amigas de Lorena, su «Quinteto» siempre bromearon a costa de ella llamándola «La Otra». Lo que jamás, ninguna de ellas pensó, ni siquiera por la disipada vida que lleva Lorena, es que era eso justamente en lo que terminaría convirtiéndose. ¿Lo peor? Era la otra de Antonio...
Quédate conmigo (En el último rincón del mundo #Volumen 4)
by Sandra HeysLlega la cuarta entrega de la serie «En el último rincón del mundo». ¿Puede el mayor problema ser la mejor solución? Alicia es la más joven y la más alocada de sus hermanos, al menos si se le pregunta a sus padres. Pero ella lo ve de otra manera. A pesar de que respeta sus raíces, tiene mucha esperanza puesta en su futuro, por lo que se considera a sí misma una mujer moderna, libre y espontánea. Si bien esta última característica a veces la mete en problemas, Alicia no es del tipo de persona que huye de ellos, sino todo lo contrario. Especialmente si el problema es tan atrayente como Agustín. Aunque Gumucio, Petronelli y Asociados no es la típica firma legal, Agustín, especialista en derecho familiar, está aburrido de recibir al típico cliente, con las típicas justificaciones para su típico actuar, y siente que está a un caso de divorcio de saltar desde la ventana de su oficina en el décimo piso. O, como mínimo, de convertirse en el hombre más cínico del mundo. Así que el día en que Alicia llegó a su vida, fue como una bocanada de aire fresco y muy vigorizante. Para bien o para mal, Alicia es familia de su socio, por tanto terreno vetado, y enredarse con ella es un problema latente. Pero ¡qué bien nos sienta a veces meternos en ese tipo de problemas!
Takes Two to Tango
by Vicky HeyshamEstablished TV personality Daniel Josephs only agrees to take part in a reality dancing show in London to lose weight. Single, successful, and (mostly) sorted, he's already happy, even if he secretly wishes his love life was as rewarding as his professional one. Young athlete Will Smith, who gave up the earldom he inherited to pursue Olympic dreams, is far from happy--not to mention not interested in someone as old as Daniel. But when Will's past catches up with him, it's Daniel who helps him piece his life back together.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2015 Daily Dose package "Never Too Late."
Porgy: A Gullah Version
by DuBose HeywardThe novel tells the story of Porgy, a crippled street beggar living in the black tenements of Charleston, South Carolina, in the 1920s. We follow him as he woos Bess and for one shining moment becomes all that he has ever imagined himself capable of being before losing everything. Gripping and sympathetic a glimpse into Charleston&’s past. Adapted in George Gershwin's masterpiece Porgy and Bess. With his white eyes, wonderful, poetic qualities in the inhabitants of Catfish Row that makes them come alive. —Langston Hughes The first major southern novel to portray blacks without condescension —James M. Hutchisson
Daughters of Sparta: A tale of secrets, betrayal and revenge from mythology's most vilified women
by Claire HeywoodTwo sisters parted. Two women blamed. Two stories reclaimed.'Required reading for fans of Circe . . . a remarkable, thrilling debut' - Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Lions of Fifth Avenue'Fluent and persuasive. I admire the ambition with which Heywood tackles the subject, to which she brings freshness and verve. I enjoyed it very much' - Elizabeth Buchan, bestselling author of The Museum of Broken PromisesFor millennia, two women have been blamed for the fall of a mighty civilisation - but now it's time to hear their side of the story . . .As princesses of Sparta, Helen and Klytemnestra have known nothing but luxury and plenty. With their high birth and unrivalled beauty, they are the envy of all of Greece.Such privilege comes at a high price, though, and their destinies are not theirs to command. While still only girls they are separated and married off to legendary foreign kings Agamemnon and Menelaos, never to meet again. Their duty is now to give birth to the heirs society demands and be the meek, submissive queens their men expect.But when the weight of their husbands' neglect, cruelty and ambition becomes too heavy to bear, they must push against the constraints of their sex to carve new lives for themselves - and in doing so make waves that will ripple throughout the next three thousand years.Perfect for readers of Circe and Ariadne, Daughters of Sparta is a vivid and illuminating retelling of the Siege of Troy that tells the story of mythology's most vilified women from their own mouths at long last.Helen of Troy and her sister Klytemnestra are reimagined in this gorgeous retelling of the classic Greek myth - not as women defined by their husbands and lovers but as battle-weary survivors of a patriarchal society who take control of their own destiny. Absolutely riveting!' - Alka Joshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Henna Artist
Daughters of Sparta: A tale of secrets, betrayal and revenge from mythology's most vilified women
by Claire HeywoodThe story of the Siege of Troy from the infamous Helen and her sister Klytemnestra's points of view - a tale of secrets, passion and revenge from the women behind mythology's most devastating war.Two sisters parted. Two women blamed. Two stories reclaimed.'Required reading for fans of Circe . . . a remarkable, thrilling debut' - Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Lions of Fifth AvenueFor millennia, two women have been blamed for the fall of a mighty civilisation - but now it's time to hear their side of the story . . .As princesses of Sparta, Helen and Klytemnestra have known nothing but luxury and plenty. With their high birth and unrivalled beauty, they are the envy of all of Greece.Such privilege comes at a high price, though, and their destinies are not theirs to command. While still only girls they are separated and married off to legendary foreign kings Agamemnon and Menelaus, never to meet again. Their duty is now to give birth to the heirs society demands and be the meek, submissive queens their men expect.But when the weight of their husbands' neglect, cruelty and ambition becomes too heavy to bear, they must push against the constraints of their sex to carve new lives for themselves - and in doing so make waves that will ripple throughout the next three thousand years.Perfect for readers of Circe and Ariadne, Daughters of Sparta is a vivid and illuminating retelling of the Siege of Troy that tells the story of mythology's most vilified women from their own mouths at long last.Helen of Troy and her sister Klytemnestra are reimagined in this gorgeous retelling of the classic Greek myth - not as women defined by their husbands and lovers but as battle-weary survivors of a patriarchal society who take control of their own destiny. Absolutely riveting!' - Alka Joshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Henna Artist(P) 2021 Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
The Shadow of Perseus
by Claire HeywoodHistory remembers him as a hero. But the women who knew him best remember a different man...Perseus grows up wanting to be a hero, but he cannot become one if his mother Danae still sees him as a boy. When his stepfather Polydektes casts him away on a voyage across the sea, Perseus is determined to fulfil the great destiny of the son of a god and the grandson of a king. But the line between heroism and monstrosity is thin, and when Perseus attempts to seduce first gentle Medusa and then beautiful Andromeda, before finally reuniting with Danae, they each learn of the dangers of resisting a boy prepared to risk it all for greatness . . .
The Shadow of Perseus: A compelling feminist retelling of the myth of Perseus told from the perspectives of the women who knew him best
by Claire HeywoodThe myth of Perseus, told through the story of the three women who knew him best - his mother Danae, his wife Andromeda, and his victim, Medusa.History remembers him as a hero. But the women who knew him best remember a different man...Perseus grows up wanting to be a hero, but he cannot become one if his mother Danae still sees him as a boy. When his stepfather Polydektes casts him away on a voyage across the sea, Perseus is determined to fulfil the great destiny of the son of a god and the grandson of a king. But the line between heroism and monstrosity is thin, and when Perseus attempts to seduce first gentle Medusa and then beautiful Andromeda, before finally reuniting with Danae, they each learn of the dangers of resisting a boy prepared to risk it all for greatness . . .(p) 2023 Hodder & Stoughton Limited