Peasreads: Clytemnestra's Bind by Susan C. Wilson

Clytemnestra's Bind

by Susan C. Wilson 

I love mythology and folklore retellings.  Susan C. Wilson's version of Clytemnestra's story is emotional and raw. What are mothers willing to do for the safety and care of their children? How much will they sacrifice? For Clytemnestra, her hands are tied in ways many don't understand. Wilson brings to light the struggles in a very real way.  We never think we would handle a situation the way someone has. Sometimes we get more information; more light is shed on the subject; you turn a piece around and over until you see different sides. Wilson helps shed perhaps different light on a character. 

I didn't realize this is part of a trilogy. It can be read as a standalone that ends after Agamemnon leaves for Troy.  All in all, a great read. I am definitely interested in reading the next books.

Trigger warnings:

verbal abuse

child abuse

sexual abuse

physical abuse

murder

Description

Clytemnestra’s Bind is a bold and brutal first-person retelling that redefines her story, unveiling the untold depths of her soul and the legacy she forged as a mother, wife, and queen.
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 him. 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.
Perfect for readers of Greek mythology, and fans of Costanza Casati’s Clytemnestra, Madeline Miller’s Circe, and Jennifer Saint’s Elektra.

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