Sara Douglass
8 SeriesSara Douglass is an Australian fantasy author renowned for her series including the Axis Trilogy, the Wayfarer Redemption, The Crucible, and the Troy Game. Her works have significantly contributed to the genre, earning her a distinguished place among fantasy writers.
In "Hades' Daughter," the first book of the Troy Game series by Sara Douglass, ancient Greek gods manipulate humans as pawns. Central to the city-states is the Labyrinth, a powerful entity that can be harnessed for personal gain. Theseus, after navigating the Labyrinth, emerges with Adrianne, its Mistress, but their happiness is short-lived due to betrayal and abandonment. The birth of their daughter marks the beginning of the Labyrinth's decay and a shift in the world's balance. A century later, warrior Brutus is drawn by the siren call of Adrianne's granddaughter, who harbors a deep-seated hatred for men, setting the stage for further conflict.
