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**OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD** WINNER OF THE ORANGE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION THE INTERNATIONAL SENSATION A SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'Captivating' DONNA TARTT 'I loved it' J K ROWLING 'Ravishingly vivid' EMMA DONOGHUE Greece in the age of heroes. Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the court of King Peleus and his perfect son Achilles. Despite their differences, Achilles befriends the shamed prince, and as they grow into young men skilled in the arts of war and medicine, their bond blossoms into something deeper - despite the displeasure of Achilles's mother Thetis, a cruel sea goddess. But when word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, Achilles must go to war in distant Troy and fulfill his destiny. Torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus goes with him, little knowing that the years that follow will test everything they hold dear. 'A book I could not put down' ANN PATCHETT 'An exciting, sexy, violent Superman version of The Iliad' GUARDIAN 'Sexy, dangerous, mystical' BETTANY HUGHES

WINNER OF THE ORANGE PRIZE FOR FICTION 2012 Greece in the age of heroes. Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the court of King Peleus and his perfect son Achilles. Despite their differences, Achilles befriends the shamed prince, and as they grow into young men skilled in the arts of war and medicine, their bond blossoms into something deeper - despite the displeasure of Achilles's mother Thetis, a cruel sea goddess. But when word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, Achilles must go to war in distant Troy and fulfill his destiny. Torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus goes with him, little knowing that the years that follow will test everything they hold dear.

A FIFTH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EDITION, FEATURING A NEW FOREWORD BY THE AUTHOR Woman. Witch. Myth. Mortal. Outcast. Lover. Destroyer. Survivor. CIRCE. In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. Circe is a strange child - not powerful and terrible, like her father, nor gorgeous and mercenary like her mother. Scorned and rejected, Circe grows up in the shadows, at home in neither the world of gods or mortals. But Circe has a dark power of her own: witchcraft. When her gift threatens the gods, she is banished to the island of Aiaia where she hones her occult craft, casting spells, gathering strange herbs and taming wild beasts. Yet a woman who stands alone will never be left in peace for long - and among her island's guests is an unexpected visitor: the mortal Odysseus, for whom Circe will risk everything. So Circe sets forth her tale, a vivid, mesmerizing epic of family rivalry, love and loss - the defiant, inextinguishable song of woman burning hot and bright through the darkness of a man's world. Companion to the bestselling special hardback edition of The Song of Achilles Shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction

In the house of Helios, the sun god and a Titan, a daughter named Circe is born. Unlike her powerful father and alluring mother, Circe is an oddity who seeks companionship among mortals. She discovers her own power through witchcraft, enabling her to transform rivals into monsters and challenge the gods. Fearing her abilities, Zeus banishes her to a deserted island, where she refines her craft, befriends wild beasts, and encounters legendary figures from mythology, including the Minotaur, Daedalus and Icarus, and the cunning Odysseus. However, her solitude attracts danger, as both men and gods become threatened by her strength. Ultimately, Circe faces the wrath of a vengeful Olympian and must protect her loved ones. This leads her to a pivotal choice: to align with the gods of her birth or embrace the mortals she cherishes. With rich characters, captivating language, and gripping suspense, this tale weaves a narrative of family rivalry, love, and loss, while celebrating the resilience of a woman in a male-dominated world.

From the internationally bestselling and prizewinning author of The Song of Achilles and Circe, an enchanting short story that boldly reimagines the myth of Galatea and Pygmalion **A small hardcover edition featuring a new afterword by Madeline Miller** In ancient Greece, a skilled marble sculptor has been blessed by a goddess who has given his masterpiece--the most beautiful woman the town has ever seen--the gift of life. Now his wife, he expects Galatea to please him, to be obedience and humility personified. But she has desires of her own and yearns for independence. In a desperate bid by her obsessive husband to keep her under control, Galatea is locked away under the constant supervision of doctors and nurses. But with a daughter to rescue, she is determined to break free, whatever the cost . . .

From the internationally bestselling and prize-winning author of The Song of Achilles and Circe, an enchanting short story that boldly reimagines the myth of Galatea and Pygmalion. **A small hardback edition featuring a new afterword by Madeline Miller** In Ancient Greece, a skilled marble sculptor has been blessed by a goddess who has given his masterpiece - the most beautiful woman the town has ever seen - the gift of life. Now his wife, he expects Galatea to please him, to be obedience and humility personified. But she has desires of her own, and yearns for independence. In a desperate bid by her obsessive husband to keep her under control, she is locked away under the constant supervision of doctors and nurses. But with a daughter to rescue, she is determined to break free, whatever the cost... _________________________ Praise for CIRCE 'A thrilling tour de force of imagination' Mail on Sunday 'A bold and subversive retelling' New York Times 'A novel to be gobbled greedily in one sitting' Observer 'A remarkable achievement' Sunday Times

De legende begint... Patroclus is een jonge prins, verbannen naar het koninkrijk van Phthia om daar op te groeien met godenzoon Achilles. Achilles is sterk, mooi, een gouden kind: alles wat Patroclus niet is. Maar ondanks hun verschillen raken de jongens bevriend, en hun band wordt sterker naarmate ze ouder worden. Dit tot verdriet en woede van Achilles' moeder Thetis, een wrede zeegodin die een hekel heeft aan stervelingen. Als duidelijk wordt dat Helena van Sparta ontvoerd is en alle Griekse mannen verplicht zijn om haar eer te wreken en Troje te belegeren, sluit Achilles zich aan bij het leger, verblind door de belofte van roem. Patroclus, verscheurd door liefde voor en angst om zijn vriend, gaat met hem mee. Zij weten niet dat het lot hen tot het uiterste zal testen en hun zal vragen om een verschrikkelijk offer.

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