Ariadne: A Novel

Ariadne is a captivating and transporting novel that reimagines the story of the forgotten woman at the heart of Greek mythology.

This sweeping epic follows Ariadne, Princess of Crete, as she defies the gods and betrays her family and country for love.

With a unique blend of atmospheric writing and character-driven narrative, Saint cleverly combines sources to create a compelling story of a young woman who falls in love, experiences betrayal, and carves a life for herself outside the traditional narratives of gods and heroes.

The author underscores the cost of these narratives, which relegate women's complex and valuable lives to background incidents in heroes' stories, including horrifying incidents of sexual violence.

Don't miss out on this hypnotic and propulsive read that will transport you to a world of forgotten women at the heart of Greek mythology.