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  • Atalanta

  • In a world of heroes, meet Greek mythology’s fiercest heroine
  • By: Jennifer Saint
  • Narrated by: Beth Eyre
  • Length: 11 hrs and 9 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (155 ratings)

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Summary

The heroic story of the only female Argonaut, told by Jennifer Saint, the bestselling author of ELEKTRA and ARIADNE.

When a daughter is born to the King of Arcadia, she brings only disappointment.

Left exposed on a mountainside, the defenceless infant Atalanta, is left to the mercy of a passing mother bear and raised alongside the cubs under the protective eye of the goddess Artemis.

Swearing that she will prove her worth alongside the famed heroes of Greece, Atalanta leaves her forest to join Jason's band of Argonauts. But can she carve out her own place in the legends in a world made for men?

'A brilliant read' Women & Home | 'A spirited retelling' Times | 'Beautiful and absorbing' Fabulous | 'A vivid reimagining of Greek mythology' Harper's Bazaar | 'Jennifer Saint has done an incredible job' Red

©2023 Jennifer Saint (P)2023 Headline Publishing Group Ltd

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Incredible story and performance

The story of a 'lesser' known Greek hero, completely justified in her place beside Heracles, Perseus and Jason. I really enjoyed this Greek myth retelling, Atalanta is a wonderful hero to examine and this book does just that in the best ways. Exciting adventure and a heartfelt story arc.

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So interesting

Loved it all especially the narrator it was easy to listen to! Will look forward to more from this author

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Atlanta's heroic character

A mesmerising novel ...hypnotic. The description of people and places made me feel as if I were watching a film. .splendidly narrated.

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An engaging story beautifully read.

This is a lovely version of a classical tale in which the characters are well-developed and you care about their fates. A tale relevant to modern times, especially if you are a woman.

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Saint's best book yet

An excellent story performed very well. Atalanta is somehow even more thrilling than Saint's other great titles Ariadne and Electra.

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Amazing book. Great story.

Loved it another great book. Great story listened to it in three days, couldn't put it down.

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greek tragedy

It's a good retelling of a story from a woman's perspective, narrator was easy to listen to. the story didn't go how I expected it to go.

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Saints best yet!

I am a big fan of Saints pieces. Ariadne and Elektra were both amazing, but this tops them both completely. Absolutely gripping until the last sentence and written in a wonderfully modern tone. Once again a wonderful feminist retelling. Definitely recommend. Beth Eyre was also once again lovely to listen to.

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Empowering freedom

I loved the story of Atalanta Very well narrated. Greek legends , read them in my childhood.

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Just wonderful

Really enjoyed this story and cannot wait to listen to more from this author. Listened to Medea last week which touches on similar myths both excellent

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