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Start with Ithaca and continue through all 2 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Ithaca
Book 1 by Claire North • Published 2022
On the island of Ithaca, with Odysseus long absent after the Trojan War, Penelope quietly rules a kingdom of women, boys and old men while fending off predatory suitors. Narrated by Hera, the story follows her politic...
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Penelope reading order
Ends with House of Odysseus
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Book 1:Ithaca
Claire North • 2022
On the island of Ithaca, with Odysseus long absent after the Trojan War, Penelope quietly rules a kingdom of women, boys and old men while fending off predatory suitors. Narrated by Hera, the story follows her politic...
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Book 2:House of Odysseus
Claire North • 2023
Peace on Ithaca shatters when Orestes and Elektra arrive, bringing the blood of their murdered mother and the interest of Menelaus, king of Sparta. With Aphrodite watching, Penelope tries to protect her people as old...
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Penelope FAQ
What is the best order to read the Penelope series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Ithaca.
How many books are in the Penelope series?
There are 2 books currently listed in the Penelope series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Penelope series?
New readers should start with Ithaca, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Penelope series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2022 to 2023.