The Lost Daughter of Sparta - by Felicia Day (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Felicia Day, actress and instant New York Times bestselling author of the "engaging and often hilarious" (USA TODAY) You're Never Weird on the Internet (Almost), returns with a feminist graphic novel about the lost mythical character of Philonoe--Helen of Troy's sister.

Helen of Troy. Clytemnestra. Timandra.

Three sisters, infamously cursed by the goddess Aphrodite to betray their husbands, are known the world over. But few know about the fourth sister: Philonoe. Lost to historical record, all we know from ancient texts is that she avoided the curse placed on her family, and was granted immortality by the goddess Artemis. But why and how did this happen?

Now, Felicia Day is determined to bring Philonoe to vivid life and fill in the missing pieces with this graphic novel retelling. Her story is a traditional hero's journey with a feminist twist. Born as both a Spartan princess and with a wine-stain birthmark on her face, Philonoe is destined for a different fate than her sisters. Her remarkable but overlooked life is finally revealed in this clever and engaging graphic novel that is perfect for fans of The Palace of Eros and Lore Olympus.

Review Quotes

"Philnoe's remarkable story of love, duty and discovery was lost only so long as it took for the right storytellers to come along. How lucky we are that Felica Day and Rowan MacColll are here to tell it to us." --John Scalzi, New York Times bestselling author of Starter Villain and When the Moon Hits Your Eye

"The Lost Daughter of Sparta is a miracle: a great modern love story with the power of an ancient myth. Thrilling, funny, and gorgeous, it could sit next to books by Madeline Miller or Alison Bechdel--but it's also brilliantly, perfectly itself." --Lev Grossman, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Magicians

"Riveting and magical." --Jenny Lawson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Furiously Happy

About the Author

Felicia Day has appeared as an actress in numerous television shows and films, including Supernatural, The Magicians, and Mystery Science Theater 3000. However, Felicia is best known for her work in the web video world, behind and in front of the camera. She costarred in Joss Whedon's award-winning internet musical Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog and created and starred in the seminal web series The Guild. She is the New York Times bestselling author of three books, including her debut graphic novel The Last Daughter of Sparta. Find out more at Felicia.Day and follow her on X and Instagram @FeliciaDay.