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MY REVIEW:
For fans of Greek history and mythology, this is the story of Clytemnestra; the wife of Agamemnon and the mother of his heir Orestes.
A very well told story, and one I was unfamiliar with, I got to really understand and appreciate Clytemnestra as a loyal wife and mother to her children. She finds herself in the middle of a long family feud that continues to play out and the men around her are killing one another off in hopes of usurping the throne from their brothers, uncles, etc.
The brutality witnessed in this story revolves mostly around the Atreus family feud that begins with two brothers vying for the throne, in which one kills the other and then the slain brother’s sons attempting to avenge the slaying of their father. This continues to play on and is a consistent theme in Greek Mythology stories.
Clytemnestra is a woman who finds herself in the middle of these dynamics and wants to do her part in trying to prevent these feuds from continuing even further. She devotes herself fully to being a good wife to Agamemnon and a mother to his children. She understands and embraces the important role she has within her palace and her society and really does everything she can to try and keep these feuds from continuing. She could have sought vengeance for her slain husband and son when Agamemnon arrives to take the throne, and then her as his bride, but she quickly realizes that is not the path for her.
She is a likeable character because of her choices. Choosing the righteous path of subordination and support to her kingdom as their Queen and embracing her roles. Agamemnon doesn’t really like her, but their marriage is one of convenience and they make it work. Being a mother included some of the hardest challenges for her especially with their middle child Elektra who was incredibly disobedient and strong willed. Clytemnestra is admirable in her qualities and strong in her convictions to care and defend her family.
A story about Greek faith, the complications of family dynamics, and the running of a vast kingdom. Clytemnestra’s Bind will transport you back to the lands of Mycenae and invites you to remember the way of the Greek Gods and how everyday life was guided by these practices and beliefs. Always on the lookout for signs from the Gods, prostrating at altars and making sacrifices in hopes of finding favor in their eyes.
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A fiery first instalment in an epic three-part Greek mythology series.
Perfect for fans of CIRCE and THE SONG OF ACHILLES
The House of Atreus is spiralling into self-destruction —a woman must find a way to break the family curse…
Queen Clytemnestra’s world shatters when Agamemnon, a rival to the throne of Mycenae, storms her palace, destroys her family, and claims not only the throne but Clytemnestra herself. Tormented by her loss, she vows to do all she can to protect the children born from her unhappy marriage to Agamemnon. But when her husband casts his ruthless gaze towards the wealthy citadel of Troy, his ambitions threaten to destroy the family Clytemnestra loves once more.
From one of Greek mythology’s most reviled characters —a woman who challenged the absolute power of men —comes this fiery tale of power, family rivalry and a mother’s burning love.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Susan C. Wilson
Susan C Wilson is a Scottish writer with a lifelong passion for ancient Greece. She loves to explore what makes us human: the eternal motivations, desires and instincts that cross time and place.
She has a degree in journalism from Napier University and, in preparation for writing her novels, gained a diploma in classical studies from the Open University.
Clytemnestra’s Bind, her debut novel, was long-listed for the Mslexia Novel Competition 2019. It is the first in The House of Atreus trilogy and is published by Neem Tree Press.
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