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The Curse of Beauty (Ancient Legends #1)

Lauren Lee Merewether

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Description:Before the myths were carved in stone…Before Medusa became a monster…There was a priestess, a city, and a choice that changed everything.1650 BC. Tiryns is fracturing.The gods are silent. The sea brings strangers cloaked in bronze. And Thais, daughter of the chieftain and priestess of Lady Atana, stands at the crossroads of war and sacrifice.To protect her people, she must become the voice the goddess still whispers to and the one who remembers what others will forget—even if it means falling for the one she must never love.But love has a cost. And the choices Thais makes will echo through generations—until her song becomes myth. The Curse of Beauty is an ode to: - the women who wielded no sword but stood unshaken, - the ones whose strength was forged in love, - and the price they paid to leave a name history remembers. Perfect For Fans Of:Epic sagas. Slow-burn, closed-door romance. Mythic retellings rooted in real history.The Curse of Beauty is a standalone installment of the Ancient Legends series—an evocative reimagining of the Medusa myth, set in the turbulent world of Mycenaean Greece. With richly layered world-building and emotionally complex characters, it is a tale of power, sacrifice, and the women history tried to silence.Content Note: Violence, abuse, death, and mature topics. No profanity. No explicit scenes. Readers Who Love These Themes and Tropes Will Devour The Curse of Beauty: - Political Intrigue & Fractured Alliances – City-states teeter on the brink as councils whisper war and kings make quiet threats. - Power Without a Sword – A priestess wields influence not through conquest, but conviction, courage, and love. - Forbidden Romance – Loyalty and longing clash when love blooms in the enemy’s shadow. - Legacy vs. Self – Must she become what others need—or lose who she truly is? - The Birth of a Myth – Before Medusa became a monster, her fate was shaped by witness and whisper. - Sacrifice for the Greater Good – When peace demands a price, what will she offer? - Motherhood, Memory & Matrilineal Power – The line between daughter and goddess blurs. - The Muse Before the Myth – She who tells the story becomes part of it. - Slow-Burn, Closed-Door Romance – Love simmering beneath duty, in glances and shared silences. - Betrayal from Within – The deepest cuts come not from invaders, but from those closest to the hearth. - Faith, Ritual & the Sacred Feminine – Ancient rites carry meaning—and consequences. - Legacy Carved in Song – Not all stories survive. But some… are remembered forever. Awards & Accolades:Gold Medal Winner — 2022 Readers’ Favorite Awards (Fiction–Mythology)Shortlisted — Historical Fiction Company’s 2022 Book of the Year Critics Are Hailing The Curse of Beauty “a masterful work of fiction” set in “a world reeling with magical realism.”“Unmissable… unstoppable… an exceptional story.” — Readers’ Favorite“Teeth-gnashing suspense built around a strong female heroine.” — The Book Commentary“Ranks among the best… it has lingered in my thoughts since finishing it.” — Online Book Club Readers Love It Too:★★★★★ "the plot delivers a fascinating portrayal of how the Medusa myth might have started" — Mise, Kindle Reader★★★★★ "I love this author's writing style and creativity." — Reads a Lot, Kindle Reader★★★★★ "The story draws you in, makes you stay up late, fall in love with the characters, has emotional storytelling, and more." — NB, Amazon Reader★★★★★ "Hauntingly Beautiful" — Kindle Customer★★★★★ "The characters intrigued me from start to finish." — Footloosemary, Kindle Reader★★★★★ "Well-written and incredibly well-researched, this fascinating fictional story about the legend of Medusa captivates and thrills." — ReadThisBook, Kindle Reader★★★★★ "I am beyond impressed" — Sylvia, Amazon Reader★★★★★ "It's tender; it's brutal. It is an enjoyable story" — Elizabeth W., Amazon Customer★★★★★ "This book reels you in one sentence at a time and holds you there. The way the author writes is simply mesmerizing." — Jamie M., Amazon Customer Return to a time when men became legends, kings became gods, and women were the force that turned them.Choose the Curse.Remember Her Story.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Curse of Beauty (Ancient Legends #1). To get started finding The Curse of Beauty (Ancient Legends #1), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 526

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: LLMBooks Publishing

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ISBN: 1737905027

Description: Before the myths were carved in stone…Before Medusa became a monster…There was a priestess, a city, and a choice that changed everything.1650 BC. Tiryns is fracturing.The gods are silent. The sea brings strangers cloaked in bronze. And Thais, daughter of the chieftain and priestess of Lady Atana, stands at the crossroads of war and sacrifice.To protect her people, she must become the voice the goddess still whispers to and the one who remembers what others will forget—even if it means falling for the one she must never love.But love has a cost. And the choices Thais makes will echo through generations—until her song becomes myth. The Curse of Beauty is an ode to: - the women who wielded no sword but stood unshaken, - the ones whose strength was forged in love, - and the price they paid to leave a name history remembers. Perfect For Fans Of:Epic sagas. Slow-burn, closed-door romance. Mythic retellings rooted in real history.The Curse of Beauty is a standalone installment of the Ancient Legends series—an evocative reimagining of the Medusa myth, set in the turbulent world of Mycenaean Greece. With richly layered world-building and emotionally complex characters, it is a tale of power, sacrifice, and the women history tried to silence.Content Note: Violence, abuse, death, and mature topics. No profanity. No explicit scenes. Readers Who Love These Themes and Tropes Will Devour The Curse of Beauty: - Political Intrigue & Fractured Alliances – City-states teeter on the brink as councils whisper war and kings make quiet threats. - Power Without a Sword – A priestess wields influence not through conquest, but conviction, courage, and love. - Forbidden Romance – Loyalty and longing clash when love blooms in the enemy’s shadow. - Legacy vs. Self – Must she become what others need—or lose who she truly is? - The Birth of a Myth – Before Medusa became a monster, her fate was shaped by witness and whisper. - Sacrifice for the Greater Good – When peace demands a price, what will she offer? - Motherhood, Memory & Matrilineal Power – The line between daughter and goddess blurs. - The Muse Before the Myth – She who tells the story becomes part of it. - Slow-Burn, Closed-Door Romance – Love simmering beneath duty, in glances and shared silences. - Betrayal from Within – The deepest cuts come not from invaders, but from those closest to the hearth. - Faith, Ritual & the Sacred Feminine – Ancient rites carry meaning—and consequences. - Legacy Carved in Song – Not all stories survive. But some… are remembered forever. Awards & Accolades:Gold Medal Winner — 2022 Readers’ Favorite Awards (Fiction–Mythology)Shortlisted — Historical Fiction Company’s 2022 Book of the Year Critics Are Hailing The Curse of Beauty “a masterful work of fiction” set in “a world reeling with magical realism.”“Unmissable… unstoppable… an exceptional story.” — Readers’ Favorite“Teeth-gnashing suspense built around a strong female heroine.” — The Book Commentary“Ranks among the best… it has lingered in my thoughts since finishing it.” — Online Book Club Readers Love It Too:★★★★★ "the plot delivers a fascinating portrayal of how the Medusa myth might have started" — Mise, Kindle Reader★★★★★ "I love this author's writing style and creativity." — Reads a Lot, Kindle Reader★★★★★ "The story draws you in, makes you stay up late, fall in love with the characters, has emotional storytelling, and more." — NB, Amazon Reader★★★★★ "Hauntingly Beautiful" — Kindle Customer★★★★★ "The characters intrigued me from start to finish." — Footloosemary, Kindle Reader★★★★★ "Well-written and incredibly well-researched, this fascinating fictional story about the legend of Medusa captivates and thrills." — ReadThisBook, Kindle Reader★★★★★ "I am beyond impressed" — Sylvia, Amazon Reader★★★★★ "It's tender; it's brutal. It is an enjoyable story" — Elizabeth W., Amazon Customer★★★★★ "This book reels you in one sentence at a time and holds you there. The way the author writes is simply mesmerizing." — Jamie M., Amazon Customer Return to a time when men became legends, kings became gods, and women were the force that turned them.Choose the Curse.Remember Her Story.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Curse of Beauty (Ancient Legends #1). To get started finding The Curse of Beauty (Ancient Legends #1), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.

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