Psappha by Peggy Ullman Bell

In this superb page-turner reminiscent of the great Mary renault, Peggy Ullman bell brings tolife one of the most exciting and fascinating figures of the ancent world, Sappho, 'the Poetess.' A woman who challenged convention, Sappho redefined the role of women in Ancient Greece.

'Psappha' will surely rank as one of the best historical novels of this year. What makes it all the more extraordinary is that this assured work marks Peggy Ullman Bell's debut as a novelist.