The Heroines compellingly asks us to consider how our understanding is influenced by who is telling the story, and why. vibrant characters, dark twists, a shimmering brilliant read.' CARLY REAGON, author of The Toll House 'Fiercely compelling' CAROLINE LEA, author of The Glass Woman 'A mesmerizing read' ELIZABETH LEE, author of Cunning Women

That women are to blame.' J OANNE BURN, author of The Hemlock Cure 'The Heroines subverts the most enduring myth of all. 'A timely and labyrinthian retelling of the trial of Phaedra: breaking down the old walls and illuminating the true monsters.' CARI THOMAS author of Threadneedle 'Audacious and spirited' SARAH BURTON, author of The Strange Adventures of H Carly Reagon flicks backwards and forwards between the years 1863 and the present day building on the tension in each time period, and creating a dark atmosphere. Catherine Chanter, author of The Well, was the winner in 2013, Nicola Garrard, 29 Locks, and Carly Reagon, The Toll House, were both shortlised in 2019. There are two sides to every story, and theirs has gone unheard. A panel of shortlisted authors who went on to secure publishing deals share insider information and advice on how to get off the starting block. After all, this is the age of heroes and the age of monsters. Who is guilty, and who is innocent?īut the women know truth is a slippery thing. The men of Athens must determine the truth. She's a young and neglected wife, the youngest in a long line of Cretan women with less than savoury reputations. He's a prince, a talented horseman, a promising noble with his whole life ahead of him. Phaedra, young bride of King Theseus, has accused her stepson, Hippolytus of rape. In Athens, crowds flock to witness the most shocking trial of the ancient world. 'Urgent and furious' ROSIE ANDREWS, author of The Leviathan 'An intelligent, highly crafted and necessary book' CLAIRE NORTH, author of Ithaca 'A deft and clever retelling full of intrigue, rage and pathos' JENNIFER SAINT, author of Ariadne *** THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ***

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