Artemis Child on the East Coast of the Peloponnese - Paperback

by Diane Ioannou (Author)

"I enjoyed reading this book and learned a lot about the towns the author refers to. Interestingly enough, these towns are where my own family is from. The blend of historical facts and mythology makes it a very interesting read! What a treasure!" Reader review.

"The meat of this book is the mythology, and it's couched in the plot, so it's not just a dry recounting of stories. There's a goal to these ancient character and how they relate to the book. I believe it's somewhat autobiographical, and I'd be curious to know the author and get her real story. I hope this book is not the last by the author. I'd be interested in checking out another one." Reader review.

Greek-born Maria who grew up in the United States was living in Southern California until a breakdown brings her back to Greece, to her birthplace in the east coast of the Peloponnese, where she is working on healing and rebuilding herself.

After surviving the difficult transition and adjusting to her new environment, she realises that her life experiences and her personal legend have not only guided her back to her roots, they also brought her to her destiny.

Along with Maria's action filled transition and difficulties of "a foreigner" trying to fit in a small controlled port town on the east coast of the Peloponnese, the book includes a recount of ancient history and analysis on some of the mysteries of Argos, ancient Mycenae, and the beginning of the Trojan War. It also includes research and findings of some archaic Arcadian towns such as Anthini, Tegea, Caryatae, and others.

Diane Ioannou's background and training as a business consultant, research professional and forensic auditor makes her a capable historical analyst, mystery solver, and effective code breaker in the search for clues into the ancient history, mythology, and even magic of the Mythical Peloponnese.

The author dives in like a historical and archeological detective making connections to unearth hidden ancient mysteries and share them with her readers, taking them along on her "historical odyssey." And her love of adventure, persistence in research, and good sense of humor add excitement, interest, and entertainment to the journey.

This is the first of a series that the author is now working on named "ARTEMIS CHILD," a title that represents the type of strength and endurance she found inside herself for during her difficult transition she found that "bravery unlocks truths."

Her writings are a hybrid of personal and historical fiction which are based on the author's personal experience, her research and findings of ancient mysteries, and many times a recount of the related ancient history and mythology.

The second book of the series, "ARTEMIS CHILD a Rain of Star" is due to be published fall of 2023.