{"product_id":"circe","title":"Circe","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCirce (Hb) - Hardback\u003c\/b\u003e invites readers into the extraordinary life of Circe, a mythic figure reimagined with power, resilience, and a fierce longing for belonging. This mythological fiction follows a goddess who discovers witchcraft and learns to survive—and thrive—on the island of Aiaia, inviting both longtime fans and new readers to a luminous tale of empowerment, love, and self-discovery. Ideal for adult readers and anyone drawn to fresh takes on ancient myth, Circe offers a deeply intimate, adventurous journey that matters as much for its heart as its history.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten in luminous, immersive prose, Circe is told in Circe’s own voice as she navigates a world of gods, mortals, and the choices that shape her fate. The book unfolds with a thoughtful structure that blends mythic scope with intimate moments—the warmth of a fire, the ache of exile, the ache of longing for belonging—while the island of Aiaia becomes a character in its own right. The anniversary edition features a new foreword by the author, inviting devoted readers and first-time visitors to savor Circe’s world and the craft behind this acclaimed tale.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs Circe encounters Odysseus and the trials of love and loyalty, the narrative explores themes of betrayal, resilience, and the tension between strength and vulnerability. Readers will meet vivid supporting characters, roam sunlit shores and shadowed forests, and witness Circe's evolution from a shunned daughter to a formidable witch who forges her own path. Whether you approach Circe as myth retelling or as a standalone voyage, the pace, lyrical imagery, and keen insights invite you to linger and reread.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eReimagined origin tale of Circe, the iconic goddess and witch\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLyrical, intimate first-person narration\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVivid settings and mythic imagery on the island of Aiaia\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnniversary hardback edition with a new foreword by the author\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConnections to The Song of Achilles; critically acclaimed and shortlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThemes of power, survival, family, love, and betrayal; an empowering journey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen you finish Circe, you’ll carry her courage and curiosity with you, rethinking what strength, mercy, and independence can look like in your own life. This hardback edition offers a lasting, treasured companion for your shelf—an invitation to revisit Circe’s world and to imagine your own path with renewed wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crosswordbooks.uae","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42137470926923,"sku":"BK0002480","price":135.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4877\/3707\/files\/circe-miller-madeline-bk0485551-41640113307865.jpg?v=1770791612","url":"https:\/\/crosswordbooks.ae\/products\/circe","provider":"Crossword Dubai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}