Dancing the Labyrinth


Dancing the Labyrinth is the story of a young woman’s odyssey after she discovers ancient Minoan paintings in a cave. By learning about this past matriarchal society, she begins to understand her own story.


This is a book for women who are awakening to their feminine consciousness, and for those who aren’t, yet.

Synopsis
My story is your story is our story
Crete 1600 BC: Instructed by an oracle, Pythia leads a small group of women to a secret gorge to establish a new community. There she seeks to retain their ancient worship free from the malignant teachings of a new religion ordained by men.
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Crete 2017 CE: When Cressida’s parents die within months of each other, she is freed from the dominating constraints of her life. Easily lured by a cheap ticket, she runs away to Crete, hoping the island, renowned for its vivid sunlight, magnificent landscapes and turquoise seas, will erase the bleakness of her past. Her plans however go astray: she falls pregnant and must resolve what this means to her and what she should do. During a violent storm, she finds shelter in a cave and discovers a trove of ancient Minoan paintings.
Setting out to decipher the story behind the images, Cressida uncovers the secret about Pythia and the early matriarchal society she presided over. As Cressida peels away the layers of time, she discovers a connection between her and Pythia’s stories and awakens to a deeper understanding of herself.    


Women’s history has been altered. It has been burnt, massacred, raped and expunged. Dancing the Labyrinth brings light to a veiled past. It is a story about a troubled young woman’s odyssey as she uncovers an unfamiliar narrative of women’s history, and in the process, learns about friendship, trust, and hope.

Dancing the Labyrinth: 
Women's Fiction



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