From the Sunday Times No. 1 Bestselling Author

A groundbreaking new perspective on catastrophes throughout human history, with vital lessons for our future

THE LONG-AWAITED SEQUEL TO WILD SWANS, THE MULTI-MILLION COPY INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING SENSATION

You’ve heard all about the ‘brilliant men’ of ancient myth, but what about the scheming and scandalous women who were so often lost in their shadow?

Like a comforting sip of tea amidst life’s chaos, these delightful illustrations celebrate the small joys of existence.

'This is a wise book, and hopefully its wisdom will rub off' Bill McKibben, author of The End of Nature'Progress upturns shibboleths. Without new understandings of our past, such as that given here, chaos may be inevitable' Danny Dorling, author of Inequality and the 1%

'The fascinating story of ancient words ? new revelations await' The Guardian 'A truly extraordinary detective story' Matt Ridley, author of The Evolution of Everything ________________________________

'Blisters like a bullet - mixing intrigue, yearning, surprises and spice to create a story unlike any you've consumed before. And trust me - it's delicious' Jodi Picoult, No.1 NYT bestselling author"Truly a breath of fresh air romantasy unlike anything I've ever read' Hannah Nicole Maehrer, #1 NYT bestselling author

Get yourself in the mood for fall the Stars Hollow way!

The next chapter of Cher's iconic life.