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Invited to sail on a Danish merchant ship in 1949, eccentric Icelander Valdimar Haraldsson discovers the second mate on the ship is none other than Caeneus, the hero of Greek mythology, who regales his fellow shipmates with tales of the Golden Fleece.
Is The Whispering Muse appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This literary fantasy blends historical fiction with Greek mythology in a contemplative, dialogue-driven narrative. Minimal violence or adult content, but the literary style and mythological references make it more suited to mature readers.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.
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Who'll love this
Readers who love Greek mythology will enjoy seeing the legendary hero Caeneus tell stories about the Golden Fleece on a merchant ship.