"A compelling and innovative re-telling of the Odyssey, beautifully intertwined with the contemporary story of Thea, an archaeologist, who is embarked on a personal inner-journey driven by her own ‘demons’. The background is meticulously researched, and the novel is enjoyable to read whilst subtlety raising profound questions, highly relevant in the 21st century, concerning how we might live happier and more meaningful lives.

A brilliant first book for Anna Harvey. Keeps the reader guessing to the end. Great historical research, romance, grit and great pace.

A story of the quest to find the palace of Odysseys, legendary hero of Homer, turns into a modern adventure of archaeology that weaves the past and present on the island of Ithaka.

Its main character, Thea, is realistically portrayed by Harvey in a story that keeps our attention to the end in this unfolding saga. This is a sensitive portrayal of modern Greece with an understanding of Homer's world, and a fun page turner I heartily recommend.

This is a lovely book beautifully blending the ancient and modern stories. The ancient story pulls you in with it's action and the modern story keeps you turning the pages to the end. The atmosphere of the Greek island is perfectly evoked and some of the concerns of our age are considered with the lightest of touches. Well worth a read - even better on a warm sunny island.

Captivating story that holds readers attention from start to finish

Fresh contemporary retelling of the classic Trojan War and Odysseus' extended journey home. Central is Odysseus' affair with Circe. Alongside that is a story of a search for the historical palace based around a genuine archaeological mystery. The relationships that bloom out of this are told with depth and insight bringing an unexpected twist at the end. The writer seems to have really done her homework. A really good book to pack for those holidays in Greece.

Captivating story that holds readers attention from start to finish