THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER A CAPTIVATING TALE THAT CHARTS THE CONTROVERSIAL
LIFE AND RISE TO POWER OF SEMIRAMIS THE ONLY FEMALE RULER OF THE ASSYRIAN EMPIRE ' Costanza
Casati has taken the fragments of stories about this extraordinary woman and recreated her
world with a vivid panache' THE TIMES 'A stirring addictive and intoxicating tale. . .
Casati's Babylonia has cemented her as one of the most skilled and exciting writers of
historical fiction' BEA FITZGERALD author of GIRL GODDESS QUEEN 'An astounding achievement
one of the most vivid powerful works of historical fiction I have ever read. . . I was utterly
swept up in the world of this novel' ELODIE HARPER author of THE WOLF DEN 'The epic rise of
the ambitious female protagonist is complemented by truly gorgeous writing and the spying and
scheming was reminiscent of the juiciest Game of Thrones scenes' Cosmopolitan ---- There are
whispers of her fame in the land long since turned to dust. The Queen who rose from nothing -
and changed everything . . . Ancient Assyria 9th century BC. An orphan is raised on the
outskirts of a brutal empire. Heir to a tragic prophecy Semiramis dreams of wielding power and
escaping her destiny. Far away a reluctant prince walks the corridors of his gilded palace in
a city built by the gods. Ninus would rather spend his days in books and poetry than conquering
the world of men. But when he meets Onnes a broken beautiful warrior something awakens in
them both. And as they grow into young men their friendship deepens into something fiercer
still. That is until Semiramis arrives. A savage love soon erupts between them all even as
a dark threat to the kingdom mounts. And before long all three will be forced to learn the
lesson of the gods - in Babylonia you must bend the world to your will. What doesn't bend
you break. ---- READERS ARE LOVING BABYLONIA 'I freaking loved this book. It was such a
good page-turner and I wish I could give it a million stars because that is what the book
deserves without a doubt' ***** Reader Review 'So immersive !' ***** Reader Review 'I cannot
express enough how much Casati's writing style sings to me. Her turn of phrase her rich
language her perfect pacing and the emotional depths she reaches all blend seamlessly together
to create an authentic story. Her words read like honey' ***** Reader Review 'I think this is
one of the greatest pieces of mythical fiction I have ever read' ***** Reader Review 'If you
love complicated f emale characters complicated male friendship dynamics and political
storylines similar to Game of Thrones and Ancient Civilisations Mythology this book is for you'
***** Reader Review PRAISE FOR CLYTEMNESTRA 'Vivid with fury passion and strength this is
a fabulous myth retelling' JENNIFER SAINT 'A blaze of a novel fiery and furious - and alight
with murderous revenge' DAILY MAIL 'A powerhouse of a novel. Clytemnestra's rage heartbreak
and determination radiate off the page' ELODIE HARPER 'A thrilling tale of power and
prophecies and the fierce Queen who fought back at those who wronged her' COSMOPOLITAN
Instant Sunday Times bestseller July 2024
