Circle of Peace: A Greek Tale of Perse's Great Hall

By: Sophia Kouidou-Giles

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Synopsis: For fans of Madeline Miller&’s Circe and Jennifer Saint&’s Ariadne comes a Greek mythology adventure about a woman&’s fight for peace in the face of chaos.In this captivating retelling of the Greek story, Perse—Circe&’s mother and Helios&’s wife—returns to her husband with a bold demand: a grand hall of her own in exchange for aiding his troubled sister, Selene, who has enraged Zeus by engaging in an affair with a mortal. Perse succeeds in her mission, but the House of Helios is soon plunged into sorrow when Clymene and Helios&’s son, Phaethon, ignores all warnings and commandeers Helios&’s chariot to initiate the day for the world. Unable to control the formidable horses, Phaethon inadvertently sparks wildfires on Earth—and Zeus intervenes with a lethal bolt of lightning. In the wake of Phaethon&’s death, a pall of grief falls over his family&’s household. And there is darkness beyond the palace walls as well: war has erupted, casting a shadow of turmoil. But amidst the chaos of a world fraught with conflict, a glimmer of hope blossoms within the House of Helios as Perse, fired up with power and determination even in the face of tragedy, emerges as a champion of peace. A stand-alone installment in Kouidou-Giles&’s series of Greek mythology–inspired stories, Perse explores loss, resilience, and the enduring quest for peace against all odds.