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The Song of AchillesNovel
Madeline Millerstandalone novel2011
Mythic fantasy, about war, set in ancient world.
“Set during the Greek Heroic Age, it is a retelling of the Trojan War as told from the perspective of Patroclus.”
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The White RavenNovel
Diana L. Paxsonstandalone novel1988
Mythic fantasy, about faith and religion, set in british isles.
“The two young women save the life of a badly wounded harper, later discovered to be Drustan, who had killed Esseilte's beloved uncle and Branwen's father, Morholt, in battle.”
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Cry to HeavenNovel
Anne Ricestandalone novel1982
About music and identity, set in europe and age of sail & 18th century.
“Taking place in eighteenth-century Italy, it follows the paths of two unlikely collaborators: a Venetian noble and a maestro castrato from Calabria, both trying to succeed in the world of the opera.”
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Ben-Hur: A Tale of the ChristNovel
Lew Wallacestandalone novel1880
About faith and religion, set in ancient world and middle east.
ClytemnestraNovel
Costanza Casatistandalone novel2023
Mythic fantasy, about gods, set in ancient world.
“The original Clytemnestra has been maligned for her betrayal and murder of her husband Agamemnon.”
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TroyNovel
Adèle Gerasstandalone novel2000
Mythic fantasy, about gods, set in ancient world.
“Inside the walled city, food is growing scarce and the death toll is rising.”
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