Elektra A Novel
Elektra A Novel by Jennifer Saint is a reprint edition published by Flatiron Books on May 2, 2023. This 320-page book presents a reimagining of the story of Elektra, a prominent figure in Greek mythology. The narrative revolves around three women entangled in an ancient curse, exploring themes of betrayal and prophecy as they navigate the complexities of their fates.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of characters, including Clytemnestra, who faces the consequences of her marriage to Agamemnon, and Cassandra, a princess burdened by her prophetic gift yet unable to alter her city’s tragic fate. Elektra, the youngest daughter, grapples with her desire for her father’s safe return from war while confronting the violent legacy of her family. This edition delves into the intertwining lives of these women, set against the backdrop of myth and tragedy, inviting readers to reflect on the enduring impact of their choices.
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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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