The Voyage Home

Discover the gripping continuation of Pat Barker's acclaimed works in Voyage Home, published by Penguin Books Ltd in 2002. This 304-page novel serves as a thrilling follow-up to The Women of Troy and The Silence of the Girls. Barker's storytelling brilliance shines through as she masterfully strips away the glittering armor of myth, revealing the harsh realities faced by the victors and the vanquished alike.

As the dust settles on the war-torn city of Troy, the victorious Greeks embark on their ships laden with treasures and the captured Trojan women, including the legendary prophetess Cassandra and her devoted maid, Ritsa. Experience the emotional depth and resilience of these women as they navigate their new lives in a world forever altered by conflict. Voyage Home is a powerful exploration of survival, identity, and the unbreakable spirit of those left behind.