Yesterday I posted my review of the knock-your-socks-off new book, Penelope's Daughter by Laurel Corona and now, with thanks to Penguin Publishing, I have the pleasure of hosting a 1 copy giveaway for my lovely readers!
SYNOPSIS: The award-winning author of The Four Seasons retells The Odyssey from the point of view of Odysseus and Penelope's daughter.
With her father Odysseus gone for twenty years, Xanthe barricades herself in her royal chambers to escape the rapacious suitors who would abduct her to gain the throne. Xanthe turns to her loom to weave the adventures of her life, from her upbringing among servants and slaves, to the years spent in hiding with her mother's cousin, Helen of Troy, to the passion of her sexual awakening in the arms of the man she loves.
And 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...
With her father Odysseus gone for twenty years, Xanthe barricades herself in her royal chambers to escape the rapacious suitors who would abduct her to gain the throne. Xanthe turns to her loom to weave the adventures of her life, from her upbringing among servants and slaves, to the years spent in hiding with her mother's cousin, Helen of Troy, to the passion of her sexual awakening in the arms of the man she loves.
And 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...
GIVEAWAY INFORMATION:
- Giveaway open to US and Canada entries only.
- To enter, please leave a comment below and include your email address. I have recently switched back to my original way because I missed having the comments visible to others so there is no longer a form to complete.
- For +1 additional entries, please help spread the word about this giveaway: blog, post on sidebar, tweet or post on facebook. Please include link/info below in either the same comment or a new one.
- Giveaway ends on October 20th.
On Monday, I will be posting the Passages to the Past author interview with Laurel Corona so stay tuned!
GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL!!!
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I have read several reviews of this book and all have been most complimentary. Seeing it from a new perspective should give more texture and depth to the story. I can't wait to read it.
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Thank you for the giveaway!
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I really liked the odyssey, I like the idea of retelling from xanthe's point of view.
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I'm looking forward to reading this, would love a free copy . ;-) Currently reading Allison Weir's bio of Queen Isabella for my Edward II/III period English History jaunt this year.
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+1: I tweeted about it:
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My TBR has grown out of control, but darn it, this looks way too good to pass up.
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Great contest!
I thought it interesting to read the comments about how people felt about Oydessus having a daughter especially the barkeeper's question. People are amazing.
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Enjoyed the interview and would love to read "Penelope's Daughter".
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Oh no!! It looks like I just missed the date/time line. Well, at least i'm trying, Amy =)
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Penelope's Daughter sounds awesome, I love the Trojan War era
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