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Psykhe

by Kate Forsyth

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Narrator Zoe Trilsbach

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Language English

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It is not wise to anger the gods ... or to fall in love with one.

Psykhe has always been different. Fair as Venus, the goddess of love, and with the hard-won ability to save the lives of those of mortal blood, she is both shunned and revered.

When she unwittingly provokes Venus, she and her sisters lose everything. Psykhe must find a way to make amends and support her family.

Befriended by an old woman, Nokturna, Psykhe finds herself irresistibly drawn to her young friend, Ambrose. But neither is what they seem.

For Psykhe has fallen in love with a man whose face she is forbidden to see. After disobeying this injunction, she must risk everything to try to save him, even if it means travelling down to the shadowy Underworld to face Proserpina, queen of the dead.

The way to the realm of the dead is easy. A thrust of a sword, a sudden fall, a careless bite of toadstool, and the soul is sucked away. It is the return journey that is difficult ....

The story of Psyche and Eros has been told for more than two-and-a-half thousand years. Kate Forsyth infuses it with new vigour as a life-affirming celebration of female strength, sexual desire, and empowerment.

Fiction Romance Historical Fiction

Kate Forsyth (Author)
Dr Kate Forsyth is an award-winning author, poet, and storyteller. Her most recent novel is
The Crimson Thread, a reimagining of 'The Minotaur in the Labyrinth' myth set in Crete during the Nazi invasion and occupation of World War II.

Other historical novels include Beauty in Thorns, a reimagining of 'Sleeping Beauty' told in the voices of four women of the Pre-Raphaelite circle of artists and poets; The Wild Girl, the story of the forbidden romance behind the Grimm brothers' fairy tales which was named Most Memorable Love Story of 2013; and Bitter Greens, a retelling of 'Rapunzel' which won the 2015 American Library Association award for Best Historical Fiction.

Kate has a Doctorate of Creative Arts in fairy tale studies, and is also an accredited master storyteller with the Australian Guild of Storytellers. She has taught writing retreats in Australia, Fiji, Greece, and the United Kingdom.

Zoe Trilsbach (Reader)
As an actor, singer and dancer Zoe Trilsbachs' first major experience in the industry was signed to Sony Music with pop band Cherry. With 3 top 40 hits she then ventured into musical theatre performing in musicals such as Saturday Night Fever, We Will Rock You, Dusty and Pippin. Turning to theatre she put her producer hat on and co-created Workhorse Theatre Company. A newcomer on the indy scene Workhorse earned Sydney Theatre nominations for best production with 'The Motherf**ker with the Hat' and earned Zoe a nomination for best lead actress. Continuing theatre and TV Zoe can be seen on shows and films like The Last King of The Cross, Janet King, Tricky Business and Happy Feet 2. She is a regular face on TV commercials including Foxtel, BCF, Sultana Bran and Commonwealth Bank. Zoe also has many audiobook credits including: Wildflowers by Peggy Frew, Without Furtho Ado by Jessica Dettmann, Beatrix & Fred by Emily Spurr, West Girls by Laura Elizabeth Woollett & Double Lives by Kate McCaffrey.
From travelling the world as a singer to being one of the lead voices of ABC Kids, Zoe is now enjoying being a voiceover artist with Scout Management.