The Just City

Set on a Mediterranean island in the distant past, the Just City is an experimental community created by the goddess Pallas Athene, bringing together people from different eras, including children, teachers, and futuristic robots. Among its inhabitants are a curious Egyptian girl, a Victorian woman turned teacher, and the god Apollo living as a child, all striving to become their best selves under the guidance of wise mentors like Socrates. This thought-provoking story explores questions of knowledge, identity, and human nature, all crafted by the acclaimed author Jo Walton.