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Circe

By: Madeline Miller
Narrated by: Perdita Weeks
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Publisher's Summary

Shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2019

From the Orange Prize-winning, internationally best-selling author of The Song of Achilles comes the powerful story of the mythological witch Circe, inspired by Homer's Odyssey

In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. But Circe has neither the look nor the voice of divinity and is scorned and rejected by her kin. Increasingly isolated, she turns to mortals for companionship, leading her to discover a power forbidden to the gods: witchcraft. 

When love drives Circe to cast a dark spell, wrathful Zeus banishes her to the remote island of Aiaia. There she learns to harness her occult craft, drawing strength from nature. But she will not always be alone; many are destined to pass through Circe's place of exile, entwining their fates with hers. The messenger god, Hermes. The craftsman, Daedalus. A ship bearing a golden fleece. And wily Odysseus, on his epic voyage home. 

There is danger for a solitary woman in this world, and Circe's independence draws the wrath of men and gods alike. To protect what she holds dear, Circe must decide whether she belongs with the deities she is born from or the mortals she has come to love. 

Breathing life into the ancient world, Madeline Miller weaves an intoxicating tale of gods and heroes, magic and monsters, survival and transformation.   

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.

©2018 Madeline Miller (P)2018 Audible, Ltd

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A magical tale

Wonderfully written and beautifully performed, the story of a minor goddess, her travails, loves and banishment. ..I enjoyed it immensely.

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Incredible

One to listen to again and again. Beautiful book and rich narration. Would recommend to anyone.

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Loved this!

I am new to Greek Mythology but adored this book! Listened to it in one day because I couldn’t stop! Enthralled I was!

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Fantastic Story!

Absolutely adored this book. Incredible narrating, story of a strong woman with rich imagery.

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Loved it!

Super easy to listen to, beautifully re telling of Greek mythology that Madeline Miller does so well. Narration suited the story really well.

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Enchanting

The narrator and story combine for an experience like listening to silk. A uniquely beautiful audiobook.

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Terrific

An epic, mythical tale, beautifully spun. The narration was wonderful- the best I’ve heard yet!

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Simply gorgeous...

If you love Greek mythology, definetly give this a listen ~ it is wildly captivating.

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Beautifully written and narrated

This book was captivating from the beginning I couldn’t stop listening to it! Highly recommend

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Purely masterpiece

Love the book from beginning to the very end. Never want this story to end.

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