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Heywood (Daughters of Sparta) delivers a gorgeously written reimagining of Greek mythology that gives faces and voices to the women who were often sidelined in these narratives. Before dying, King Mattan of Tyre (in modern-day Lebanon) decrees that his daughter Elissa will share rulership of the city with her much younger half-brother Pygmalion. However, the merchants of the city, believing that Pygmalion will be easier to control than strong-willed Elissa, name t...Log In or Sign Up to Read More