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Dancing the Labyrinth : Women Unveiled - Karen Martin

Dancing the Labyrinth

By: Karen Martin

Paperback | 25 July 2021

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When Cressida falls pregnant, her overwhelming fear is she will pass on her father's violent DNA. It takes an ancient matriarchal culture to teach her otherwise.


Dancing the Labyrinth moves between contemporary and ancient Crete in this tale of a young woman from an abusive background who discovers the veiled history of Europe's most advanced civilization of the Bronze Age - the Minoans.

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Decision-making was never a strong suit, but following the unexpected death of her parents, Cressida follows the sirens call to Crete. Sheltering in a cave during a storm, Cressida comes across a trove of ancient Minoan paintings. She learns about Pythia, a Minoan High-Priestess who established a women's community to safeguard their worship from an encroaching religion ordained by men.


Cressida shares her discovery with Angela, a local archaeologist, and together they try to decipher the images to understand Pythia's story.


Angela is convinced the images from the cave are more than pictures of the past but hold a message for future generations. She encourages Cressida to challenge the narrative of her past to create a new future infused with hope.


Dancing the Labyrinth is a young woman's odyssey. It is a celebration of women's history, courage, friendship and hope. 

Industry Reviews

"Karen Martin attempted something risky and extremely difficult, but at the same time rare: To resort to a largely unexplored historical - and even prehistoric - period to draw material and performances and create a modern novel. The result justifies it.

The power of "In the Dance of the Labyrinth" is based on its originality, both in form and content, in the deep historicity it exudes, but also in the psychographic penetration that characterizes its ethnographic dimension. It is certainly a fascinating - although the word has been misused and misused - literary text." Makis Petsas, editor Chania

"Dancing the Labyrinth is a powerful and profound celebration of women's resilience, courage and indomitability." Neos Kosmos

"This novel is sure to open minds to past, present, and future understanding of acceptance and healing, while imploring exploration into ancient and current meanings of femininity and belonging." Booklife Publishers Weekly

"Dancing the Labyrinth was a rewarding experience. I love a story where mythology meets science and the premise was refreshing and made for a riveting read." Literary Titan

"This story of a modern young woman whose life is changed by visions of ancient priestesses is definitely worth a look." Reedsy Discovery

ï»ï»"I believe Its power dwells in the past world it portrays and the bridge between the worlds it builds ... I think this is the kind of book that finds you where you're at. So if it finds you, answer its call." Ioana M (Amazon)


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