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The Silence of the Girls – Pat Barker

The Silence of the Girls - Pat Barker
The Silence of the Girls – Pat Barker

A fabulous retelling of the Trojan War from the perspective of captive queen Briseis.

Highly recommended.

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Author MaryPosted on 9 September 202015 September 2020Categories Historical fiction, Other placesTags Pat Barker

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