The Silence of the Girls

A retelling of the Trojan War from the perspective of Briseis, a captured queen who becomes a slave to Achilles after the fall of her city. The novel highlights the often-overlooked experiences of women during wartime, focusing on their suffering, survival, and resilience. It explores themes of power, trauma, and the silencing of women's voices, offering a new perspective on the mythological events traditionally dominated by male heroes.

Barker brings a human, emotional depth to the horrors of war through Briseis' narrative.