{"product_id":"sweetbitter-song-9781728299044","title":"Sweetbitter Song","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eThe Song of Achilles\u003c\/em\u003e and from the award-winning author of \u003cem\u003eThe Witch of Colchis\u003c\/em\u003e comes a profoundly moving story of two women on the shores of Ithaca, in the shadows of a legendary war, who must face their own battle - one of sisterhood, survival, and a forbidden love that could destroy them both.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne summer night, within the palace of Sparta, a young slave girl stumbles across a grey-eyed princess. Despite living worlds apart, Melantho and Penelope are instantly drawn to one another, and a powerful friendship blossoms. But the Spartan royals do not approve of this bond, and soon Melantho and Penelope find themselves viciously torn apart, their trust irreparably shattered. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Years later, their paths cross once again upon the rocky shores of Ithaca, where Melantho is sent to serve Princess Penelope and her new husband, Prince Odysseus. Embittered by life as a slave, Melantho is determined to keep her distance. But, once again, the two women find themselves drawn to one other, pulled by the echo of their friendship, and something far stronger they are too afraid to name.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e When war blazes across Greece, Odysseus and the men of Ithaca are driven to foreign lands. In their absence, Melantho finds a new world opening up before her - one where women rule, where family can be found, and where a forbidden love is finally given the space to bloom. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e A profound tale of love, identity and defiance, \u003cem\u003eSweetbitter Song\u003c\/em\u003e tells a story forgotten by history. One of bravery and hope, celebrating two women who fought to protect their love from a world that tried to deny its very existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rosie Hewlett\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sourcebooks Landmark\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/17\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 512\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.28h x 5.44w x 1.51d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781728299044\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHewlett, Rosie:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eHaving secured a First Class Honours degree in Classical Literature and Civilisation at the University of Birmingham, Rosie Hewlett has studied Greek mythology in depth and is passionate about unearthing strong female voices within the classical world. Rosie now works in the film industry where she spends her days bringing stories to life in a different way. Her self-published debut novel, \u003cem\u003eMedusa\u003c\/em\u003e, won the Rubery Book of the Year award in 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Rosie Hewlett \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47754052305053,"sku":"9781728299044","price":35.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_d0844ecc-260f-471f-bc52-b3b35815498c.jpg?v=1774332109","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/sweetbitter-song-9781728299044","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}