About the book
The Queen Who Defied the Gods: A Tale of Power, Love, and Revenge in Ancient Assyria
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER
‘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
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Babylonia – the Assyrian city of the Gods – is home to the strong and ambitious.
Into its streets steps an orphan, Semiramis, new wife to a broken warrior. There she meets King Ninus - who soon wants her for himself.
Semiramis will bow to no man. For who will stand in her way? A husband? A lover?
For in this world, kings fall while queens rise.
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‘Reading Babylonia is like reading an enchantment on the page, in which the unfathomable heroines of legend and history become living people’ ANNIE GARTHWAITE, author of CECILY
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
Editions of Babylonia
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780241609637
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780241609644
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781405954655
- EBook
- ISBN 9781405954662
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781405962162
Read an Excerpt
The Queen Who Defied the Gods: A Tale of Power, Love, and Revenge in Ancient Assyria
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER
‘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
--
Babylonia – the Assyrian city of the Gods – is home to the strong and ambitious.
Into its streets steps an orphan, Semiramis, new wife to a broken warrior. There she meets King Ninus - who soon wants her for himself.
Semiramis will bow to no man. For who will stand in her way? A husband? A lover?
For in this world, kings fall while queens rise.
--
‘Reading Babylonia is like reading an enchantment on the page, in which the unfathomable heroines of legend and history become living people’ ANNIE GARTHWAITE, author of CECILY
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Babylonia about?
The Queen Who Defied the Gods: A Tale of Power, Love, and Revenge in Ancient Assyria
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER
‘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
--
Babylonia – the Assyrian city of the Gods – is home to the strong and ambitious.
Into its streets steps an orphan, Semiramis, new wife to a broken warrior. There she meets King Ninus - who soon wants her for himself.
Semiramis will bow to no man. For who will stand in her way? A husband? A lover?
For in this world, kings fall while queens rise.
--
‘Reading Babylonia is like reading an enchantment on the page, in which the unfathomable heroines of legend and history become living people’ ANNIE GARTHWAITE, author of CECILY
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
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Babylonia?
Fiction > Traditional or cultural fiction and true stories, tales and retellings > Myths and Legends / Mythic fiction
Where can I read a sample of Babylonia?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780241609637
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Babylonia?
Costanza Casati
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Babylonia is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780241609637) and paperback(ISBN 9780241609644) and paperback(ISBN 9781405954655) and ebook(ISBN 9781405954662) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781405962162)
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