Read advance reader review of Stealing Athena by Karen Essex, page 3 of 3

Name: Stealing Athena
Rating: 4 (0 reviews)
Author: Karen Essex

Stealing Athena

Page 3 of 3

There are currently 16 member reviews
for Stealing Athena

Deanna (Norwalk CT)

A Bit of a Disappointment
I have always been fascinated by the "story" of the Elgin Marbles and how they came to the British Museum. However, the parallel stories of Aspasia {written in 1st person} and Mary Nisbet, Lady Elgin {written in 3rd person} did not engage my interest enough for me to truly enjoy this book. I learned a great deal about Napoleonic times, small pox vaccine and ancient Greece but it was a difficult task.

Susan (Memphis MO)

Great material handled badly
I usually like historical fiction, and am interested in both Classical and British history, so I thought I would enjoy this book, but I *really* didn't. I found it poorly written, with both plot and prose *way* over the top at times. The occasional bodice-ripper tone was annoying, and the many historically inaccurate details were distracting. It’s unfortunate that such great material was dealt with so poorly.

L.A. Women by Ella Berman

Two ambitious writers in 1960s LA face betrayal when one writes a novel based on the other's life.

An Infinite Love Story
by Chanel Cleeton

“A tender, romantic drama that soars as high as it’s astronauts.” —Kate Quinn

Read the Reviews
Summer of Love
by Kerri Maher

Three women reshape their family's Napa Valley winery after the 1967 Summer of Love.

Read the Reviews