{"product_id":"ithaca","title":"Ithaca","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom multi-award-winning author Claire North comes a daring reimagining of the story of Penelope, famed wife of Odysseus, that breathes life into ancient myth and gives voice to the women who stand defiant in a world ruled by ruthless men. Perfect for fans of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Odyssey\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e and \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCirce\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"North brings a powerful, fresh, and unflinching voice to ancient myth. Breathtaking.\" --Jennifer Saint, author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAriadne\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Seventeen years ago, King Odysseus sailed to war with Troy, taking with him every man of fighting age from the island of Ithaca. None of them has returned, and the women of Ithaca have been left behind to run the kingdom. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Penelope was barely into womanhood when she wed Odysseus. While he lived, her position was secure. But now, years on, speculation is mounting that her husband is dead, and suitors are beginning to knock at her door. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e No one man is strong enough to claim Odysseus' empty throne--not yet. But as everyone waits for the balance of power to tip, Penelope knows that any choice she makes could plunge Ithaca into bloody civil war. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Beyond Ithaca's shores, the whims of gods dictate the wars of men. But on the isle, it is the choices of the abandoned women--and their goddesses--that will change the course of the world. It's time for the women of Ithaca to tell their tale ...","brand":"Claire North","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54424867635413,"sku":"BS-I6J-668804","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/7170\/2485\/files\/9780316668804-HD.jpg?v=1785869803","url":"https:\/\/www.acornbookshop.com\/products\/ithaca","provider":"Acorn Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}