Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Penelope's Daughter by Laurel Corona

                                                       
Penelope's Daughter is a novel about the Greek myth of Odysseus, but this time seen from the point of view of his daughter Xanthe.The novel is set when Odysseus has left the family twenty years ago, so he haven't seen the young Xanthe at all.

Xanthe has locked herself in the royal chambers, because some very rapacious suitors are after her so she can't gain the throne. To kill the time, she starts weaving everything that happens in her life;from her upbringing among servants and slaves, to the years spent in hiding with her mother’s cousin, Helen of Troy and about her very first love.

When a stranger dressed as a beggar appears at the palace, Xanthe wonders who will be the one to decide her future—a suitor she loathes, a brother she cannot respect, or a father who doesn’t know she exists...

I honestly must say I don't know much about Greek myths and didn't know all the facts of the one of Odysseus in particular.
But I really enjoyed reading Penelope's Daughter. Its not a problem at all I didn't knew anything about the Odysseus myth, because Laurel Corona has written it in a way that everyone can understand what's happening. If you are a fan of Greek myths with lots of romance in it, this is your book! Otherwhise just pick it up too and be pleasantly surprised!
You can win a copy of Penelope's Daughter! (special thanks to Penquin Publishers) comment on this post to be entered and leave your email so I can contact you if you win. You get an extra entry if you become a follower of MarjoleinBookBlog and 2 extra entries if you post this giveaway on your blog, facebook or twitter (include the link in the comment) This contest is open till october 20, US +Canada entries only, good luck!

6 comments:

  1. Would love to win this book!

    I follow on GFC!

    littleone AT shaw DOT ca

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  2. This caught my eye when it started showing up in bloggers' mailbox posts. I think it sounds really good (and the cover is beautiful). I've started talking about the Greek myths with my nephew. It would be fun to revisit a few myself! Thanks for the chance to win a copy.

    And, yes, I am a Follower!

    geebee.reads AT gmail DOT com

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  3. Sounds like a great book. I love Greek mythology. Thanks for the great giveaway!! I'm a follower.
    chickenherder@hotmail.com

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  4. I love greek mythology, this would be awesome!
    +1 Follow you on google reader. You're GFC wouldn't show up on the right.

    +2 http://twitter.com/#!/Disney_Kayla/status/27477159616

    disneykayla(at)gmail(dot)com

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  5. I tried to follow you on GFC but all it says is Followers and that there is something wrong.

    I did send requests to follow you on Twitter and Facebook.

    I love Greek Mythology, The Odyssey better than the Iliad. Would love read more about Penelope would has been badly neglected.

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

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  6. Hi everybody! I really enjoyed your comments, and thanks for the support!

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