The Last Song of Penelope

The final installment in Claire North's Songs of Penelope trilogy offers a fresh, gripping retelling of the ancient myth, focusing on Penelope of Ithaca as she navigates a period of political upheaval and personal loyalty. When Odysseus returns in disguise, Penelope faces a series of daunting challenges that test her resilience, cunning, and resolve to protect her family and island. Praised for its poetic storytelling and vivid world-building, the novel reshapes the tales of classic heroes with a compelling, modern voice.