Circle of Peace
Novella by Sophia Kouidou-Giles
(Release date: March 12, 2025)
"In a gripping reimagining of Greek lore, Perse, wife of Helios and mother to Circe, bargains for her own hall to aid Selene, infuriating Zeus. Despite success, tragedy strikes when Phaethon, Helios's son, recklessly steers the sun chariot, igniting chaos. Zeus's fatal intervention leaves grief in its wake, overshadowed by war. Amidst turmoil, Perse emerges as a beacon of peace, driven by resilience despite loss. Kouidou-Giles's "Perse" delves into themes of tragedy, resilience, and the pursuit of peace amidst strife, standing as a poignant addition to the Greek myth-inspired series."
Advanced Praise for Circle of Peace - A Greek Tale of Perse's Great Hall
In ancient Greece, one goddess will dare—to outwit her powerful sun-god husband, to defy the war-hawk Olympian gods, and to rally sister goddesses in a bold strategy for peace. In Circle of Peace, Queen Perse epitomizes beauty, allure, and wisdom, endeavoring to safeguard the world for innocent mortals.
Jean Gilbertson, author of Dancing on the Whisper of God: A Novel
Very highly recommended for readers who enjoy twists on traditional stories of the Greek gods . . . fiction that sizzles with an action, insight, and a reimagined mythology worthy of discussion and debate
Diane Donovan, editor at Donovan’s Literary Services and author of San Francisco Relocated
Sophia Kouidou-Giles does an outstanding job of capturing the nuances of legend. . . . Her astute reflections on the attitudes and points of view of legendary gods offer much food for thought and book club discussion
Midwestern Review
Another triumph for Sophia Kouidou-Giles as she writes into the myth of Perse, wife of the Sun God, Helios, and mother of Circe, creating for the water nymph a quest that could change the course of the world. Written with exquisite details of palace life and weaving in threads of other Greek myths, Kouidou-Giles displays her deep knowledge and love of these ages-old tales. Circle of Peace brings the ancient world of the immortals to life and carries a message that could not be more timely for today’s world.
Judy Reeves, author of When Your Heart Says Go