Summary
Claire Heywood: Daughters of Sparta
The story of Troy painted in bright colors and told from the point of view of two women whose voices have not been heard for too long. For thousands of years, men have been telling the legend of the woman who set sail for a thousand ships - but now it's time to hear this tale from her perspective. The novel Daughters of Sparta is a story about secrets, love and tragedy from the point of view of the woman responsible for the most destructive mythological war, the notorious Helen, as well as her sister Clytemnestra. The Spartan princesses Helen and Clytemnestra live in abundance and luxury. The whole of Greece envies them for their noble blood and unparalleled beauty. However, all privileges come at a price. Even as girls, the sisters were forced to separate and marry the kings of their father's choice - Menelaus and his powerful brother Agamemnon. However, even when they become queens, they are expected to perform only two tasks: to give birth to an heir and to be the embodiment of feminine meekness and modesty. When the husband's neglect, cruelty and greed become unbearable, Helena and Clytemnestra have to throw off social shackles and create a new life for themselves, and the stormy consequences of their actions will be felt for another three thousand years.
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