Clytemnestra's Bind by Susan C. Wilson Published by Neem Tree Press on April 9, 2024
Genres: Folklore, Literary Fiction
Series: The House of Atreus #1
Pages: 288
Format: ARC, PDF
Source: Author, TheWriteReads
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The House of Atreus is spiralling into self-destruction - a woman must find a way to break the family curse.
Queen Clytemnestra's world shatters when Agamemnon, a rival to the throne of Mycenae, storms her palace, destroys her family and claims not only the throne but Clytemnestra herself. Tormented by her loss, she vows to do all she can to protect the children born from her unhappy marriage to Agamemnon. But when her husband casts his ruthless gaze towards the wealthy citadel of Troy, his ambitions threaten to once more destroy the family Clytemnestra loves.
From one of Greek mythology's most reviled characters - a woman who challenged the absolute power of men - comes this fiery tale of power, family rivalry and a mother's burning love.
My Thoughts
The author’s exploration of the beginning of Clytemnestra’s journey is informative and insightful, bringing a new understanding to a previously ignored topic.
We get a glimpse into her life as we witness the start of her journey with her first marriage and child and later follow along as she embarks on a new chapter with her second marriage and growing family. I am genuinely impressed with Susan C Wilson’s work.
All things considered, the first installment of the series is quite impressive and sets a promising tone for what’s to come.
Thank you to TheWriteReads and Neem Tree Press for allowing me to read and review this book.
About Susan C. Wilson
Susan C Wilson is a working-class Scottish writer. Her lifelong passion for ancient Greece was ignited as a child by stumbling across stories of gods and heroes in the dictionary. She loves to explore what makes us human: the eternal motivations, desires and instincts that cross time and place.
She has a degree in journalism from Napier University and, in preparation for writing her novels, gained a diploma in classical studies from the Open University. Clytemnestra’s Bind, her debut novel, was long-listed for the Mslexia Novel Competition 2019. It is the first in The House of Atreus trilogy and will be published by Neem Tree Press in June 2023.
