The Sappho Romance

<p><strong>The best-kept secret of antiquity-the veil has finally been lifted on the legend of Sappho and her true love Phaon. A vivid tale of rivalry passion power loss and love.</strong></p><p> </p><p>It all started on an 'unsinkable' ship caught in the eye of a raging storm. Here politics and passion collided and by an act of the Gods a young slave girl is spared and given another chance at life-a life beyond even her wildest imaginings.</p><p> </p><p>They said a slave could not surpass her master...</p><p>They said a wife is the property of her husband...</p><p>They said women had no place in a 'man's world'...</p><p> </p><p><strong>Three courageous women choose to break the rules... to follow their hearts leaving a trail of mystery myth and legend so bizarre that it has taken almost 3000 years to uncover.</strong></p><p> </p><p>If you enjoy Madeline Miller Pat Barker Samantha Shannon and the like ... then this is a treat for you.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Praise for this book:?</strong></p><p> </p><p><em>This is a great yarn interwoven with misunderstandings and subterfuge worthy of a Shakespearean love story.?</em></p><p><em>A gripping imaginative read.... A joy.?</em></p><p><em>An absolutely thrilling and intelligent tale...?</em></p><p><em>Alternative history at its best... a must read!</em></p><p><br>*** Beware of spoilers in the reviews below that are without spoiler alerts. ***<br> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Sign up to Sam's VIP Reader Club to receive news and notification of future releases. See back of the book for details.</strong></p><p> </p>