“Ariadne

Description

A summary of this novel “Ariadne” by Jennifer Saint is given below:
‘Ariadne‘ is a retelling of the ancient Greek myth of Ariadne, daughter of King Minos and Queen Pasiphae of Crete.
The epic tale portrays the life of Ariadne, from her early years in Knossos palace to helping Theseus slay the Minotaur in the Labyrinth. She lives the rest of her life on the island of Naxos, abandoned by Theseus, until she finds love in the arms of the god Dionysus.
Jennifer Saint’s book really gets into the complexities of the character of Ariadne but this is also the novel that breaks the stereotype about her being a passive victim. Instead, she is a powerful heroine who controls every decision that has the potential to dictate her own destiny.
The book is a very engaging read, deeply using the Greek mythology and historical records to create a richly atmospheric narrative.
Interested in learning more about this title or discovering another retelling of Greek myths?