Elektra A Novel
Elektra A Novel by Jennifer Saint is a spellbinding reimagining of the story of one of Greek mythology’s most infamous heroines. Published by Flatiron Books on May 3, 2022, this edition features 304 pages in English. The narrative centers around three women entangled in an ancient curse, exploring themes of betrayal and destiny within the context of the House of Atreus.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of mythological elements as the lives of Clytemnestra, Princess Cassandra, and Elektra unfold against the backdrop of the Trojan War. Clytemnestra grapples with her husband’s betrayal, while Cassandra faces the burden of her prophetic gift, and Elektra yearns for her father’s safe return. This novel delves into the complexities of their intertwined fates, offering a fresh perspective on familiar legends and the struggles of women in a patriarchal society.
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A spellbinding reimagining of the story of Elektra, one of Greek mythology’s most infamous heroines, from Jennifer Saint, the author of the beloved international bestseller, Ariadne.
Three women, tangled in an ancient curse.
When Clytemnestra marries Agamemnon, she ignores the insidious whispers about his family line, the House of Atreus. But when, on the eve of the Trojan War, Agamemnon betrays Clytemnestra in the most unimaginable way, she must confront the curse that has long ravaged their family.
In Troy, Princess Cassandra has the gift of prophecy, but carries a curse of her own: no one will ever believe what she sees. When she is shown what will happen to her beloved city when Agamemnon and his army arrives, she is powerless to stop the tragedy from unfolding.
Elektra, Clytemnestra and Agamemnon’s youngest daughter, wants only for her beloved father to return home from war. But can she escape her family’s bloody history, or is her destiny bound by violence, too?
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