Ariadne A Novel
Ariadne, a novel by Jennifer Saint, is published by Flatiron Books on April 5, 2022. This 320-page work is presented in English and delves into the life of Ariadne, Princess of Crete, who grows up amidst the tales of gods and heroes while grappling with the dark reality of her brother, the Minotaur. When Theseus, the Prince of Athens, arrives to confront the beast, Ariadne sees an opportunity for escape, leading her to make a fateful decision that challenges her loyalty to her family and her homeland.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of familial bonds. As Ariadne assists Theseus in his quest, the story unfolds to reveal the consequences of her choices, particularly concerning her sister Phaedra. This novel reimagines Greek mythology, placing the often-overlooked women at its center, and offers a fresh perspective on their struggles for agency and a better future.
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Jennifer Saint’s Ariadne is a mesmerizing debut novel for fans of Madeline Miller’s Circe.
Ariadne, Princess of Crete, grows up greeting the dawn from her beautiful dancing floor and listening to her nursemaid’s stories of gods and heroes. But beneath her golden palace echo the ever-present hoofbeats of her brother, the Minotaur, a monster who demands blood sacrifice.
When Theseus, Prince of Athens, arrives to vanquish the beast, Ariadne sees in his green eyes not a threat but an escape. Defying the gods, betraying her family and country, and risking everything for love, Ariadne helps Theseus kill the Minotaur. But will Ariadne’s decision ensure her happy ending? And what of Phaedra, the beloved younger sister she leaves behind?
Hypnotic, propulsive, and utterly transporting, Jennifer Saint’s Ariadne forges a new epic, one that puts the forgotten women of Greek mythology back at the heart of the story, as they strive for a better world.
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