Aphrodite

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From the author of Herc, Winner of the Somerset Maugham Award 2024 and Waterstones Best book of the Year 2023, comes the story of Aphrodite, goddess of lies.'A remarkable feat of storytelling' Rosie Hewlett on Herc

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'Im a liar, to begin with.'

I wasnt always a goddess, you see. My only real power was my beauty youll have heard. Its legendary. But that was never going to be enough for me.

It took a web of lies to convince the gods of Olympus I was one of them. But I did. I was that good. Zeus gave me a title and riches and loved me. And all he wanted in return was for me to love him back.

But of course, Zeus was a tyrant. (Not entirely surprising when youre ninety per cent insecurities and ten per cent raw power.) I couldnt live at someones mercy. Really, I had no choice. I had to take on the mightiest Olympian of all. And this bits not a lie I intended to win.

From the award-winning author of Herc, this is the riveting tale of how a nobody became a goddess, and then planned to take down the most powerful god of them all.

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Praise for Phoenicia Rogerson:

'Wickedly fun and devilishly dark Cari Thomas, author of Threadneedle

'Rogersons writing is powerful and nuanced, giving a fresh perspective on a classic tale and turning it into something completely unforgettable' Reader review

A captivating retelling with a very definite, personal voice, and a sharp, fresh perspective Genevieve Cogman, author of Scarlet

'I liked that it was told in a modern tone and from the various perspectives. Made me laugh, made me cry, made me look up various Greek figures all the best signs of a book' Reader review

A rollicking ride through Greek mythology Luna McNamara, author of Psyche and Eros

Reviews

Praise for Phoenicia Rogerson

'A remarkable feat of storytelling Told through a cast of vibrant characters, Herc is a refreshingly unique and brilliantly funny exploration of Ancient Greeces legendary "hero".' Rosie Hewlett, author of Medea

Alternately hilarious and shocking, this is an astonishingly vivid retelling of the story of Hercules, and these are not the Greek myths I learned in school. Jodi Taylor, author of Just One Damned Thing After Another

A brilliant debut! Rogerson has produced a fresh and totally original retelling of the Hercules myth. For the first time, long-silent characters from the heros story are given a voice. They provide a sparkling new perspective on the club-wielding, all-daring son of Zeus. Alex Rowson, author of The Young Alexander

Hercules had his story, now it's time for everyone else to get their say. Wickedly fun and devilishly dark the tell-all for our times. Cari Thomas, author of Threadneedle

A captivating retelling with a very definite, personal voice, and a sharp, fresh perspective on the lives surrounding the hero. Genevieve Cogman, author of Scarlet

A rollicking ride through Greek mythology. Luna McNamara, author of Psyche and Eros

A brilliant, witty and unique retelling of the myths that at times had me laughing out loud. Rogerson's impressive talent leaps from the pages. Carly Reagon, author of The Toll House

A wonderfully layered piece of storytelling which manages to be earthy, haunting and beautiful all at once. Stacey Thomas, author of The Revels

Funny, action-packed, violent, tragic this is the story of Hercules as youve never experienced it before! An eye-opening treat. A.J. Elwood, author of The Cottingley Cuckoo

Author Bio

Phoenicia Rogerson has no discernible sense of direction so its only natural that shed get lost in books. When shes not reading, writing, or spinning in circles, she can be found knitting copious amounts of socks and throwing herself in freezing water. Originally from Cornwall, she now finds herself in London, where shes aiming for the highest possible bookshelf-to-floor space ratio. Aphrodite is her second novel. She is a winner of the Somerset Maugham Award 2024 for her debut, Herc.