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House of Odysseus
- The Songs of Penelope, Book 2
- Narrated by: Catrin Walker-Booth
- Length: 14 hrs and 12 mins
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Summary
Following the critically acclaimed Ithaca comes House of Odysseus, the second novel in Claire North's Songs of Penelope trilogy - an exquisite, gripping tale that breathes life into ancient myth. This is the story of Penelope of Ithaca, famed wife of Odysseus, as it has never been told before.
On the island of Ithaca, queen Penelope maintains a delicate balance of power. Many years ago, her husband Odysseus sailed to war with Troy and never returned. In his absence, Penelope uses all her cunning to keep the peace - but this is shattered with the arrival of Orestes, King of Mycenae.
Orestes, son of Agamemnon, is mad. Wracked with guilt for putting his own mother to death, he grows ever more unhinged. But a king cannot be seen to be weak. To keep him safe from the ambitious men of Mycenae, his sister Elektra brings him to Ithaca to recover under the protection of Penelope. But no sooner has Orestes arrived then his uncle Menelaus, the blood-soaked king of Sparta, comes looking for him. Menelaus hungers for Orestes' throne - and if he can seize it, no one will be safe from his violent whims.
Caught between Sparta and Mycenae, Penelope must protect Ithaca from two mad kings on the edge of war. Her only allies are Elektra, desperate to protect her brother, and Helen of Troy, Menelaus' wife. Each woman has a secret, and their secrets will shape the world...
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"Claire North brings a powerful, fresh and unflinching voice to ancient myth." (Jennifer Saint, author of Sunday Times bestseller Ariadne)
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- Ms. PK
- 30-04-24
This will be super successful on screen 💕👍
Really enjoyed the whole concept: ancient myths meet suspenseful crime drama sprinkled with simple truths that are valid throughout history and eternity. Can't wait for the third book.
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- Madison Morley
- 12-10-23
Just great.
Another absolute winner. Even better than the fist and I can't wait for the final instalment.
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- Hoops
- 10-10-23
Outstanding
This was an absolutely fabulous audiobook. Storytelling at its finest. Found it hard to put down. Excellent narration also helped to bring the characters to life. I've listened to a number of these retold Greek myths which also helped to put this tale into context. Great imagination and insight throughout. Can't get enough of these stories.
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- Jackie
- 28-09-23
Engaging and enthralling
With Aphrodite as the narrator, this is an ancient whodunit, a tale of palace intrigue and a moral-immoral-amoral study of gods and humans and use/misuse of power.
Forget the myths you think you know and embrace some new stories.
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- Mr Nicholas J Parrott
- 14-11-23
Brilliant!
The narrator does an exceptional job of portraying the characters who are explored expertly by the author. Loved it and just had to keep listening!
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- She_Who_Sleeps_With_Cats
- 28-10-23
Excellent sequel
Enjoyed this even more than the first, and Cafrin's narration, especially her arch portrayal of Aphrodite, is amazing.
Really looking forward to book 3
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