Olimpia

Macedonia, year 357 BC. The young princess of Epirus, Mirtale, settles in the palace of Pella after her marriage to Philip, king of Macedonia. Both have sealed an unbeatable alliance between their respective kingdoms, but soon Mírtale will find obstacles to adapt to a court in which she must live with the rest of the women of Philip. In addition, her fondness for her snakes will generate rejection from some aristocrats and nobles, including her own husband. A year later, she Mirtale will give birth to a child and change her name to Olympia, thus beginning a stage in which her top priority will be the survival of her dynasty. Ambitious and non-conformist, Olimpia will overcome all the difficulties that come her way and will challenge anyone who puts her interests at risk. From what little is known about this fascinating woman, Laura Mas builds a novel in which she gives voice to Olimpia, who will tell us her own story in the first person: for years, she will try to make a place for herself in a court where intrigues and power struggles flourished. Endorsed by her strong character, her clear intelligence and, above all, by the authority that being Alexander's mother gave her, the queen will fight against everything and everyone to place her son on the throne.