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This evocative novel shifts the spotlight from the revered warriors to the women who endured unspeakable hardships amidst the chaos of battle, offering a fresh and poignant perspective on one of literature's most enduring war stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the centre of Barker's narrative is Queen Briseis, a noblewoman abducted from her devastated homeland and forced into servitude as a concubine to Achilles, the famed Greek hero known for his courage, but also for his dark and ruthless nature. With her life now inextricably linked to this fearsome warrior, Briseis becomes both a silent observer and an unwilling participant in the unfolding drama of war, captivity, and survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet against the backdrop of the final weeks leading up to the Fall of Troy, \u003cem\u003eThe Silence of the Girls\u003c\/em\u003e immerses readers in the brutal and male-dominated world of the Iliad. 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Alongside the treasures looted are the many Trojan women captured by the Greeks—among them the legendary prophetess Cassandra and her watchful maid, Ritsa. Enslaved as a concubine—war-wife—to King Agamemnon, Cassandra is plagued by visions of his death—and her own—while Ritsa is forced to bear witness to both Cassandra's frenzies and the horrors to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, awaiting the fleet's return is Queen Clytemnestra, vengeful wife of Agamemnon. Heart-shattered by her husband's choice to sacrifice their eldest daughter to the gods in exchange for a fair wind to Troy, she has spent this long decade plotting retribution, in a palace haunted by child-ghosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs one wife journeys toward the other, united by the vision of Agamemnon's death, one thing is certain—this long-awaited homecoming will change everyone's fates forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45692512665836,"sku":"9780241568255","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780241568255_5581521b-20b2-41b0-8c1c-768a194f3e61.jpg?v=1730330670"},{"product_id":"the-women-of-troy","title":"The Women of Troy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Women of Troy\u003c\/i\u003e by Pat Barker, the riveting sequel to the critically acclaimed bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Silence of the Girls\u003c\/i\u003e, delves deep into the aftermath of the Trojan War. As the dust settles on the ruins of Troy, the Greek victors, weighed down with spoils and desperate to return home, find themselves stranded. A favourable wind is all they need to set sail, but it eludes them. This unforeseen delay is not a mere coincidence; the gods are displeased, their anger sparked by the tragic and desecrated body of Priam, left unburied in the open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs days stretch into weeks, the once cohesive Greek coalition begins to unravel. The unity that carried them to victory over Troy now gives way to discord. Old grudges resurface, and new suspicions arise, threatening to tear apart the fragile peace among the erstwhile allies. Amid this growing chaos, one woman remains largely unnoticed by her captors: Briseis, the former Trojan queen turned concubine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the oppressive Greek encampment, Briseis, driven by a fierce will to survive, seeks allies where she can. She finds camaraderie with young, rebellious Amina; a sense of shared defiance with the aged and formidable Hecuba; and a strategic alliance with Calchus, the fallen priest. Together, these women of Troy, bound by their suffering and resilience, navigate their captivity and begin to see glimmers of a path to vengeance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBarker’s masterful narrative paints a vivid portrait of strength and resilience in the face of despair. \u003ci\u003eThe Women of Troy\u003c\/i\u003e explores themes of power, revenge, and the enduring spirit of women caught in the throes of war’s aftermath. 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