{"product_id":"the-women-of-troy-pat-barker","title":"The Women of Troy – Pat Barker","description":"\u003cp\u003eTroy has fallen. The Greeks are victorious, but the women of Troy — queens, wives, and daughters — are left to face the aftermath. Briseis, once a slave to Achilles, now finds herself navigating survival among the conquerors. As the Greeks wait for favorable winds to return home, tensions rise, and the women must endure grief, captivity, and the struggle to preserve dignity in the face of devastation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHaunting and beautifully written, \u003cem\u003eThe Women of Troy\u003c\/em\u003e is a searing exploration of war's aftermath told through the voices of those history often silences. Pat Barker gives the voiceless a language — and the result is unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrending among book lovers for its feminist retelling of myth, grief and resilience themes, and the emotional power of survival after conquest. Perfect for fans of \u003cstrong\u003eMadeline Miller's \u003cem\u003eCirce\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eNatalie Haynes' \u003cem\u003eA Thousand Ships\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pairs beautifully with Barker's \u003cem\u003eThe Silence of the Girls\u003c\/em\u003e for a complete Trojan War duology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA trade paperback (2021, Hamish Hamilton) in Very Good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jhb Preloved Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45121642954867,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/3357\/6307\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_d21ea946-c0e8-48ef-b935-30507f519312.jpg?v=1782137097","url":"https:\/\/jhbprelovedbooks.co.za\/products\/the-women-of-troy-pat-barker","provider":"Jhb Preloved Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}