book review, historical fiction

Review: The Wandering Queen by Claire Heywood

The Wandering Queen by Claire Heywood aligns with the author's previous works of ancient world legends re-framed from the woman's, or women's, perspective. Heywood's latest book follows Queen Dido, once known as Elissa in her native Tyre, as she founds Carthage and provides refuge to Trojan warrior, Prince Aeneas. Blending versions of Dido from the… Continue reading Review: The Wandering Queen by Claire Heywood

book review, historical fiction, history

Review: Daughters of Sparta by Claire Heywood

Most of us know Homer's famous Iliad and the stories/myths therein. Helen of Troy is perhaps one of the most famous characters in this epic poem--"the face that launched 1000 ships." Despite Helen being a main character, Homer's epic largely focuses on the perspective of the male heroes of the story--like Hektor, Menelaus, and Agamemnon.… Continue reading Review: Daughters of Sparta by Claire Heywood