Born an orphan on the outskirts of an empire, Semiramis is a woman no one expects to wield power. In a brutal world where men rule, she quickly learns that survival is not enough – if she wants control over her own fate, she must seize it. Rising from obscurity to become a warrior, strategist, and ultimately a queen, Semiramis navigates palace intrigue, war, and betrayal to claim a throne that was never meant for her. While myth paints her as both a conqueror and an enigma, historical records remain eerily silent. Casati gives her a voice, crafting a sweeping narrative of power, ambition, and survival.
Casati’s writing is lush and evocative, bringing the ancient world to life with vivid detail. The novel pulses with the raw energy of political scheming and shifting alliances, but at its heart, it is the story of a woman determined to carve her own place in history. Semiramis is a fierce and complex heroine – ruthless yet shaped by love, loss, and the knowledge that power is never given freely.
Beyond its gripping plot, Babylonia is a meditation on legacy and the ways in which history erases powerful women. Fans of Clytemnestra, Circe, and The Silence of the Girls will be enthralled by Casati’s ability to blend myth and history into an immersive tale.
Overall, Babylonia is a richly detailed story of a queen who refused to be forgotten.
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