Daughter of Sparta

Guided by the handsome Apollo, Daphne journeys across ancient Greece to recover nine mysterious items stolen from Mount Olympus before the gods lose their powers and throw the mortal world into chaos in this reinterpretation of the Greek myth.

About the author

Claire Andrews was raised in both Alaska and Scotland, but currently lives in Vermont; when not writing, she can usually be found outside swimming, skiing or hiking across the state's famous green mountains. Daughter of Sparta is her debut novel.

Summary

Don't miss the page-turning sequel, Blood of Troy!

In this thrilling reimagining of ancient Greek mythology, a headstrong girl becomes the most powerful fighter her people have ever seen.
Seventeen-year-old Daphne has spent her entire life honing her body and mind into that of a warrior, hoping to be accepted by the unyielding people of ancient Sparta. But an unexpected encounter with the goddess Artemis, who holds Daphne's brother's fate in her hands, upends the life she's worked so hard to build. Nine mysterious items have been stolen from Mount Olympus. If Daphne cannot find them, the gods' waning powers will fade away, the mortal world will descend into chaos, and her brother's life will be forfeit.

Guided by Artemis's twin—the handsome and entirely-too-self-assured god Apollo—Daphne's journey will take her from the labyrinth of the Minotaur to the riddle-spinning Sphinx of Thebes, team her up with mythological legends, such as Theseus and Hippolyta of the Amazons, and pit her against the gods themselves.

A reinterpretation of the classic Greek myth of Daphne and Apollo, Daughter of Sparta by debut author Claire Andrews turns the traditionally male-dominated mythology we know into a heart-pounding and empowering female-led adventure.

Foreword

In this thrilling reimagining of ancient Greek mythology, a headstrong girl becomes the most powerful fighter her people have ever seen.

Product details

• Authors: Claire Andrews, Claire M. Andrews
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 14
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 26.10.2021
• EAN: 9780316540070
• ISBN: 978-0-316-54007-0
• No. of pages: 384
• Dimensions: 158 mm x 230 mm x 38 mm
• Weight: 600 g
• Series: Daughter of Sparta
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Fantasy / Epic, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Fantasy / Historical, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Fairy Tales & Folklore / Adaptations, Historical fiction (Children's / Teenage), Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, boy; fairy; fairytales; fate; gift; girl; goddesses; sibling