The Last Song of Penelope
The Songs of Penelope, Book 3
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Narrated by:
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Catrin Walker-Booth
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By:
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Claire North
About this listen
Following the critically acclaimed Ithaca and House of Odysseus comes the final novel in Claire North's Songs of Penelope trilogy - an exquisite, gripping tale that breathes life into ancient myth. This is the story of Penelope of Ithaca, famed wife of Odysseus, as it has never been told before.
Many years ago, Odysseus sailed to war and never returned. For twenty years his wife Penelope and the women of Ithaca have guarded the isle against suitors and rival kings. But peace cannot be kept forever, and the balance of power is about to break . . .
A beggar has arrived at the Palace. Salt-crusted and ocean-battered, he is scorned by the suitors - but Penelope recognises in him something terrible: her husband, Odysseus, returned at last. Yet this Odysseus is no hero. By returning to the island in disguise, he is not merely plotting his revenge against the suitors - vengeance that will spark a civil war - but he's testing the loyalty of his queen. Has she been faithful to him all these years? And how much blood is Odysseus willing to shed to be sure?
The song of Penelope is ending, and the song of Odysseus must ring through Ithaca's halls. But first, Penelope must use all her cunning to win a war for the fate of the island and keep her family alive, whatever the cost . . .
The Songs of Penelope series:
Ithaca
House of Odysseus
The Last Song of Penelope
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- Claire
- 10-09-24
A tremendously enjoyable finale
I waited months for this final instalment of the trilogy. I was not disappointed. I laughed, cried, gasped and could not wait to drive to and from work each day to listen to my book. I know nothing of these Greek myths and my eyes have been opened through this trilogy. Thank you, Claire North!
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- Anna Morris
- 11-11-24
Thank you, Claire North
This is a superb ending to an excellent trilogy. I loved the story and the narration
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- bblady
- 04-09-24
Outstanding book in an outstanding series
The final book in a thrilling series re-telling the story of Odysseus from the view point of goddesses, Queen Penelope and the women of Ithaca. The storytelling is simply masterful and evokes such vivid imagery that at times you share the horror of war and the delight of a well laid plan. The narrator does an incredible job sharing the work of Claire North and I highly recommend this book and the series to anyone and everyone. Absolutely loved it. Heartbroken it is complete! Outstanding
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- CAL
- 08-11-24
Far more than a feminist novel
Superb writing. I shall move straight on to another book by this author.
It is disappointing that the editor did not spot and correct the incorrect use of subject and object pronouns, but an editor‘s role appears to have changed.
The narrator has a pleasant voice. Her performance would have been even better had she modulated her intonation more. It seems that, too, has become unfashionable.
These quibbles notwithstanding I warmly recommend this book.
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- Adanaya
- 20-06-24
everything you could have dreamt of
everything The story of what Penolope went through during the twenty long years her husband was fighting or galvanising had long been a fascination. to me.
l fell on this trilogy like an all you can eat literary banquet. Three. Three astonishing stories. the best was when they arrived. The worst was
when l finished them.
Buy all three because you just won't be able to wait even the time a purchase takes.
Absolutely brilliant
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- Dedman
- 19-08-24
Absolutely loved this book!
Now this book is finished I feel at a loss. The writing is true perfection- poetry almost. In fact, at times I was in absolute awe of the author, who is an artist with words and the performance is pure magic too. It is beautifully read. Without doubt, this is one of the very best audio books I have ever listened to. Perfection in all regards. A magical story told so very beautifully by a very talented author and presented by an equally brilliant actress. It is def a 10/10 from me. An amazing end to a remarkable story that has lived out the test of time. X
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- Empressbanana
- 26-06-24
Deep, disturbing, delightful!
A masterly account of Odysseus's return home and the ripples it causes. There is action, tension and adventure.
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- Nat
- 15-07-24
Did not disappoint
Strong female voice - relatable from a woman’s POV. Loved that it was narrated by Athena. I listened to this in Kefalonia. The perfect setting!
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